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Eight auspicious symbols

 


Right-coiled white conchcoch

The white conch which coils to the right symbolises the deep, far-reaching and melodious sound of the Dharma teachings, which being appropriate to different natures, predispositions and aspirations of disciples, awakens them from the deep slumber of ignorance and urges them to accomplish their own and others' welfare.



Precious umbrella

The precious umbrella symbolises the wholesome activity of preserving beings from illness, harmful forces, obstacles and so forth in this life, and all kinds of temporary and enduring sufferings of the three lower realms, and the realms of men and gods in future lives. It also represents the enjoyment of a feast of benefit under its cool shade.



Victory banner

The victory banner symbolises the victory of the activities of one's own andvictory banner others' body, speech and mind over obstacles and negativities. It also stands for the complete victory of the Buddhist Doctrine over all harmful and pernicious forces.




Golden fish

The golden fish symbolises the auspiciousness of all living beings in a state of fearlessness, without danger of drowning in the ocean of sufferings, and miggolden fishrating from place to place freely and spontaneously, just as fish swim freely without fear through water.



 

 


Wheel

The golden wheel symbolises the auspiciousness of the turning of the preciodharma wheelus wheel of Buddha's doctrine, both in its teachings and realizations, in all realms and at all times, enabling beings to experience the joy of wholesome deeds and liberation.



Auspicious drawing

The auspicious drawing symbolises the mutual dependence of religioknotus doctrine and secular affairs. Similarly, it represents the union of wisdom and method, the inseparability of emptiness and dependent arising at the time of path, and finally, at the time of enlightenment, the complete union of wisdom and great compassion.

 



Lotus flower



The lotus flower symbolises the complete purification of the defilements of the body, speech and mind, and the full blossoming of wholesome deeds in blissful liberation.




 

Vase of treasure


vase
The treasure vase symbolises an endless rain of long life, wealth and prosperity and all the benefits of this world and liberation.

 

 

 

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