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
Great Victory Banner
The Buddha having conquered all negativity and limitations
Inexhaustible Treasure Vase
The [...]
The following is from the From the Nam Cho Ngondro, The Great Perfection – Buddha in the Palm of the Hand
“From attachment, hatred and delusion, non-virtuous karma is generated. All suffering arises from non-virtuous karma.”
Ten Non-Virtues
Killing
Stealing
Sexual Misconduct
Lying
Harsh words
Slander
Gossip
Coveting
Cruelty
Wrong View
Ten Virtues
Renounce killing; protect the lives of others
Renounce taking what is not given
Practice generosity
Give up sexual misconduct; practice [...]
Refuge
I take refuge in the Lama.
I take refuge in the Buddha.
I take refuge in the Dharma.
I take refuge in the Sangha.
The Bodhisattva Vow
I dedicate myself to the liberation and salvation of all sentient beings. I offer my body, speech, and mind in order to accomplish the purpose of all sentient beings. I will return in [...]
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