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Buddhism

Buddhism. Symbols. The Eight Auspicious Symbols. Umbrella or parasol. Embodies notions of wealth or royalty Points to the "royal ease" and power experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment

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Buddhism

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  1. Buddhism Symbols

  2. The Eight Auspicious Symbols

  3. Umbrella or parasol • Embodies notions of wealth or royalty • Points to the "royal ease" and power experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment • Symbol of the activities that keep one from harm (sun) like illness, bad forces, obstacles ..., and the enjoyment of the results under its cool shade.

  4. The Golden Fishes • Symbol of happiness and joy • Usually pictured as two upright fish facing each other.

  5. The Golden Fishes • Originally symbolic of the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, but came to represent good fortune in general, for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists • Also symbolises that living beings who practice the dharma won’t drown in the ocean of suffering, and can freely migrate (chose their rebirth) like fish in the water

  6. The Treasure Vase • Sign of the inexhaustible riches available in the Buddhist teachings • Also symbolises long life, wealth, prosperity and all the benefits of this world • Practice of burying or storing treasure vases at certain locations to generate wealth, eg. for monasteries or dharma centers

  7. The Lotus Flower • Refers to the complete purification of body, speech and mind, and the blossoming of wholesome deeds in liberation • Represents many aspects of the path: it grows from the mud (samsara), up through muddy water it appears clean on the surface (purification), and finally produces a beautiful flower (enlightenment)

  8. The Lotus Flower • Perhaps the most well known symbol • Most pictures of Buddhist gods and goddesses are either seated on a lotus or are holding one.

  9. Different colors of the lotus symbolize different things: • White lotus- enlightenment • Red lotus- a pure heart • Blue lotus- victory • Pink lotus- supreme

  10. The Lotus Flower cont’d • An open blossom signifies full enlightenment; a closed blossom signifies the potential for enlightenment

  11. The Conch • Symbolises the deep, far reaching and melodious sound of Buddha’s teachings • Awakens disciples from the slumber of ignorance • Also used as a horn

  12. The Endless Knot • A geometric diagram which symbolises the nature of reality where everything is interrelated and only exists as part of a web of karma and its effect • Originated from an ancient symbol of two entwining snakes

  13. Endless Knot • Has no beginning or end, it also represents the infinite wisdom of the Buddha, and the union of compassion and wisdom • Also, represents the illusory character of time and long life

  14. The Victory Banner • Symbol of the victory of the Buddha's teachings over death, ignorance, disharmony and all the negativities of this world • Roofs of Tibetan monasteries are often decorated with victory banners of different shapes and sizes.

  15. The Victory Banner • Placed on a mountain which symbolizes the Buddha’s conquest of the world.

  16. The Dharma-Wheel (Dharmachakra) • Represents the Buddha’s teachings • It is said that after Siddharta Gautama achieved enlightenment, Brahma came to him, offered a Dharma-Wheel and requested the Buddha to teach.

  17. The Dharma Wheel • Divided into three parts: the spokes represent perfect wisdom, the hub stands for regulation, and the rim represents meditation.

  18. The Buddhist Flag • A recent symbol is the Buddhist flag • Designed in 1880 by Colonel Henry Steele Olcott, an American journalist • First hoisted in 1885 in Sri Lanka • A symbol of faith and peace • Now used throughout the world to represent the Buddhism.

  19. The Buddhist Flag cont’d • The five colours of the flag represent the colours of the aura that emanated from the body of the Buddha when he attained Enlightenment.

  20. Stupas • Represent the enlightened mind of the Buddha • Stupas are often used to store relics from important teachers.

  21. Stupas cont’d • Represent the five elements: • the square base - earth • the round dome - water • the cone shape - fire • the canopy - air • the volume - space

  22. The Lion • One of Buddhism's most potent symbols • Associated with regality, strength and power • Appropriate symbol for the Buddha who tradition has it was a royal prince.

  23. The Lion cont’d • Buddha's teachings are sometimes referred to as the 'Lion's Roar', again indicative of their strength and power.

  24. SourcesAll symbols and information • http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00157/images/budendlessknot.jpg • http://www.buddhism.kalachakranet.org/general_symbols_

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