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The '''Eight Auspicious Symbols''' (Tib. ''bkra shis rtags bryad'') are:
The '''Eight Auspicious Symbols''' (Tib. ''bkra shis rtags bryad'') are:


[[Image:Parasol1.JPG]]
*1. The Most Precious Parasol, which protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles.  
*1. The Most Precious Parasol, which protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles.  


[[Image:Fish1.JPG]]
*2. The Auspicious Golden Fishes which stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance.  
*2. The Auspicious Golden Fishes which stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance.  


[[Image:Vase1.JPG]]
*3. The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure, an inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes.
*3. The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure, an inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes.


[[Image:Lotus1.JPG]]
*4. The Exquisite Lotus Blossom, which stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities.
*4. The Exquisite Lotus Blossom, which stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities.


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*5. The Conch Shell of Far Renown, which symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings.  
*5. The Conch Shell of Far Renown, which symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings.  


[[Image:Knot1.JPG]]
*6. The Glorious Endless Knot which is the sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected.  
*6. The Glorious Endless Knot which is the sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected.  


[[Image:Umbrella1.JPG]]
*7. The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory which means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate.
*7. The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory which means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate.


[[Image:Wheel1.JPG]]
*8. The All-powerful Wheel that symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation.  
*8. The All-powerful Wheel that symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation.  




[[Category:Enumerations]]
[[Category:Enumerations]]

Revision as of 22:19, 6 March 2007

The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Tib. bkra shis rtags bryad) are:

  • 1. The Most Precious Parasol, which protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles.

  • 2. The Auspicious Golden Fishes which stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance.

  • 3. The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure, an inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes.

  • 4. The Exquisite Lotus Blossom, which stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities.

  • 5. The Conch Shell of Far Renown, which symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings.

  • 6. The Glorious Endless Knot which is the sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected.

  • 7. The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory which means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate.

  • 8. The All-powerful Wheel that symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation.