Tibetan Buddhist Altar » Eight Auspicious Symbols http://www.tibetanbuddhistaltar.org A sacred space for everyone Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Eight Auspicious Symbols http://www.tibetanbuddhistaltar.org/2011/11/the-eight-auspicious-symbols/ http://www.tibetanbuddhistaltar.org/2011/11/the-eight-auspicious-symbols/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:30:40 +0000 Holly http://www.tibetanbuddhistaltar.org/?p=1491 The Eight Auspicious Symbols represent the Eight Qualities of the Buddha.  Here is a brief explanation of how each quality is symbolized.

Excellent Lotus Flower:

The purity of the Buddha’s mind

Golden Wheel of the Dharma

The Buddha’s unending activity of training beings in the path of liberation

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Excellent Lotus Flower:

The purity of the Buddha’s mind


Taje8KhorloGolden Wheel of the Dharma

The Buddha’s unending activity of training beings in the path of liberation


Taje7Gyaltsen victory bannerGreat Victory Banner

The Buddha having conquered all negativity and limitations


Taje3BumpaInexhaustible Treasure Vase

The inconceivable blessing of the Buddha’s presence


Taje1Dug - parasolPrecious Parasol/Umbrella

The universal respect, which beings feel for the Buddha


Taje5Dungkar conchPrecious Right-turning Conch

The all-pervading call of the Buddha’s teachings


Taje2SerNya goldfishTwo Goldfish

The Buddha’s eyes and, therefore, his perfect wisdom and also a symbol of royalty


Taje6Patra KnotGlorious Knot

The tremendous love and compassion of the Buddha and the never-ending continuity of the teachings, also longevity, the eternal nature of things and the interrelatedness of wisdom and compassion

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