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The '''Eight Auspicious Symbols''' ( | The '''Eight Auspicious Symbols''' ([[Wyl.]] ''bkra shis rtags bryad'') are: | ||
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===The Most Precious Parasol=== | ===The Most Precious Parasol=== | ||
* sitātapatra - white umbrella | * sitātapatra - white umbrella (Wyl. ''gdugs'') | ||
Protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles. | Protects from suffering, [[destructive emotions]], illness, harm and obstacles. | ||
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| [[Image:Fish1.JPG]] | | [[Image:Fish1.JPG]] | ||
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===The Auspicious Golden Fishes=== | ===The Auspicious Golden Fishes=== | ||
* kanaka-matsya - golden fish | * kanaka-matsya - golden fish (Wyl. ''gser nya'') | ||
They stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance. | They stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance. | ||
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| [[Image:Vase1.JPG]] | | [[Image:Vase1.JPG]] | ||
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===The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure | ===The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure=== | ||
* nidhi-ghaṭa - flask of treasure | * nidhi-ghaṭa - flask of treasure (Wyl. ''bum pa'') | ||
An inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes. | An inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes. | ||
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===The Exquisite Lotus Blossom=== | ===The Exquisite Lotus Blossom=== | ||
* padma-kuñjara - lotus flower | * padma-kuñjara - lotus flower (Wyl. ''pad ma'')) | ||
Stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities. | Stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities. | ||
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===The Conch Shell of Far Renown=== | ===The Conch Shell of Far Renown=== | ||
* śaṅkha-varta - conch turning to right | * śaṅkha-varta - conch turning to right (Wyl. ''dung dkar g.yas 'khyil'') | ||
Symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings. | Symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings. | ||
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===The Glorious Endless Knot=== | ===The Glorious Endless Knot=== | ||
* śrī-vatsya - coiled knot | * śrī-vatsya - coiled knot (Wyl. ''dpal be'u'') | ||
The sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected. | The sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected. | ||
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===The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory=== | ===The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory=== | ||
* kunda-dhvaja - banner of victory | * kunda-dhvaja - banner of victory (Wyl. ''rgyal mtshan'') | ||
Means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate. | Means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate. | ||
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===The All-powerful Wheel=== | ===The All-powerful Wheel=== | ||
* suvarṅa-cakra - golden wheel | * suvarṅa-cakra - golden wheel (Wyl. ''chos kyi 'khor lo'') | ||
Symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation. | Symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation. | ||
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[[Category:Enumerations]] | [[Category:Enumerations]] | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 28 September 2008
The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Wyl. bkra shis rtags bryad) are:
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The Most Precious Parasol
Protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles. |
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The Auspicious Golden Fishes
They stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance. |
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The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure
An inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes. |
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The Exquisite Lotus Blossom
Stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities. |
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The Conch Shell of Far Renown
Symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings. |
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The Glorious Endless Knot
The sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected. |
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The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory
Means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate. |
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The All-powerful Wheel
Symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation. |