Eight auspicious symbols
The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Tib. bkra shis rtags bryad) are:
The Most Precious Parasol
- sitātapatra - white umbrella
Protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles.
The Auspicious Golden Fishes
- kanaka-matsya - golden fish
They stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance.
The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure,
- nidhi-ghaṭa - flask of treasure
An inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfils all one’s spiritual and material wishes.
The Exquisite Lotus Blossom
- padma-kuñjara - lotus flower
Stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities.
The Conch Shell of Far Renown
- śaṅkha-varta - conch turning to right
Symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings.
The Glorious Endless Knot
- śrī-vatsya - coiled knot
The sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected.
The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory
- kunda-dhvaja - banner of victory
Means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate.
The All-powerful Wheel
- suvarṅa-cakra - golden wheel
Symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation.