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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.