Individual Eight Auspicious Signs

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The Parasol of Protection

The Protection Parasol

The precious parasol symbolizes the wholesome activity of preserving beings from illness, harmful forces, obstacles and so forth in this life.
The Golden Fish

The Golden Fish

The fish represent the emancipation of one's consciousness from all suffering and thereby leading to eventual spiritual liberation.
The Great Treasure Vase

The Great Treasure Vase

The treasure vase symbolizes a long life, wealth and prosperity.
The White Lotus

The White Lotus

The lotus symbolizes purity of the body, speech and mind and the blossoming of wholesome deeds in blissful liberation
The Right-Turning Conch

The Right-Turning Conch

The conch symbolizes the spread of the teachings of the Dharma and an awakening from the slumber of ignorance.
The Endless Knot

The Endless Knot

An auspicious geometric diagram, it symbolizes the unity of wisdom, great compassion and the illusory character of time.
The Banner of Victory

The Banner of Victory

The banner stands for the complete victory of the Buddhist doctrine over death, ignorance and all the negativities of this world.
The Dharma Whee

The Wheel of Dharma

Representing the Dharma and Shakyamuni himself, the wheel symbolizes the turning of the wheel of Buddha's doctrine both in teachings and realizations enabling us to experience the joy of wholesome deeds and liberation.

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