FAQ on the eight auspicious symbols
The Parasol - protection
What does the parasol symbolize? - The parasol: protection the parasol is called chattra in Sanskrit and gdugs in Tibetan represents the symbol of royal dignity represents spiritual power The...
The Parasol - protection
What does the parasol symbolize? - The parasol: protection the parasol is called chattra in Sanskrit and gdugs in Tibetan represents the symbol of royal dignity represents spiritual power The...
The golden fish - Liberation
What do golden fish symbolize? - The golden fish: liberation in Sanskrit they are called suvarnamatsya, in Tibetan they are called gser-nya Indian origin: represent Ganges River and Yamuna River...
The golden fish - Liberation
What do golden fish symbolize? - The golden fish: liberation in Sanskrit they are called suvarnamatsya, in Tibetan they are called gser-nya Indian origin: represent Ganges River and Yamuna River...
Vase of Wealth - Longevity
What does the vase of wealth symbolize? - The vase of wealth: longevity in Sanskrit it is kalasa, in Tibetan it is gter-chen-po'i bum-pa spiritual fulfillment perfection of the Dharma...
Vase of Wealth - Longevity
What does the vase of wealth symbolize? - The vase of wealth: longevity in Sanskrit it is kalasa, in Tibetan it is gter-chen-po'i bum-pa spiritual fulfillment perfection of the Dharma...
Lotus flower - Purity
What does the lotus flower symbolize? - The lotus flower: purity in Sanskrit it is padme, in Tibetan it is padma indicates purity and beauty represents the order of the...
Lotus flower - Purity
What does the lotus flower symbolize? - The lotus flower: purity in Sanskrit it is padme, in Tibetan it is padma indicates purity and beauty represents the order of the...
Conchiglia - The abandonment of ignorance
What does the conch shell symbolize? - The Conch Shell: Abandoning Ignorance in Sanskrit, shankha; in Tibetan, dung gyas-‘khyl represents the glory of the Dharma teaching abandonment of ignorance A...
Conchiglia - The abandonment of ignorance
What does the conch shell symbolize? - The Conch Shell: Abandoning Ignorance in Sanskrit, shankha; in Tibetan, dung gyas-‘khyl represents the glory of the Dharma teaching abandonment of ignorance A...
The Endless Knot - Interdependence
What does the endless knot symbolize? - The endless knot: interdependence In Sanskrit it is called srivatsa, in Tibetan it is called dpal be’u it symbolizes the infinitude of the...
The Endless Knot - Interdependence
What does the endless knot symbolize? - The endless knot: interdependence In Sanskrit it is called srivatsa, in Tibetan it is called dpal be’u it symbolizes the infinitude of the...
