Eight auspicious symbols

The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Wyl. bkra shis rtags bryad) are:

	The Most Precious Parasol sitātapatra - white umbrella (Wyl. gdugs) Protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles.
	The Auspicious Golden Fishes kanaka-matsya - golden fish (Wyl. gser nya) 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 (Wyl. bum pa) 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 (Wyl. pad ma)) 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 (Wyl. dung dkar g.yas 'khyil) Symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings.
	The Glorious Endless Knot śrī-vatsya - coiled knot (Wyl. dpal be'u) The sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected.
	The Ever-Flying 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.
	The All-powerful 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.