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Golden Fish Represent
Buddha's eyes, hence Transcendent Wisdom; happiness and utility; symbolic of beings saved
from the ocean of earthly life and suffering. |
Conch Symbolizes the sound of Dharma, which can be heard
in all directions; proclaiming the fame of the saints; "the blessedness of turning to
the right". |
Banner Victory over negative influences; flag that
celebrates the victory of Buddhism; the standard erected on the summit of the palace of
salvation. |
Knot The Mystic Diagram representing the Great Love of
all the Buddha's, and the never-ending continuity of the Teachings of Buddha's Mind; the
knot of Love; the thread which guides to happiness. |
| Vase The innumerable qualities of a Buddha's Body;
contains spiritual jewels; the treasury of all desires. |
Wheel The Teaching of the Buddha; wheel of doctrine or
religious law; the wheel which leads to perfection. |
Lotus Representing the purity of the Buddha's Mind;
emblem of original purity; pledge of salvation, or Nirvana. |
Parasol Denotes respect; gives protection from all evil
and the heat of evil desires. |
