Five hand implements

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The five insignia (Wyl. phyag mtshan lnga) are the hand implements of the buddhas of the five families:

  • Buddha family: eight-spoked wheel
  • Vajra family: vajra
  • Ratna family: jewel
  • Padma family: lotus
  • Karma family: double vajra or sword.