Eight Auspicious Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism are:
The Parasol is associated with royalty and so symbolizes spiritual power. It offers protection from suffering, desire, obstacles, illnesses and harmful forces.
The Golden Fish represent happiness, fertility and abundance. Those who practice the dharma have freedom in the ocean of suffering.
The Lotus symbolizes mental and spiritual purity. It represents spiritual progress as it grows through muddy water and blossoms in pure beauty.
The Conch Shell awakens all from the slumber of ignorance.
The Victory Banner represents the victory of the Buddha’s teaching over death, ignorance, conflict and all the negativity in the universe.
The Dharma Wheel represents the movement towards enlightenment and has eight spokes which represent the eightfold path which is the way to enlightenment through the Buddha’s teachings.
The Eternal Knot symbolizes the interconnectedness of all existence within which is found the endless wisdom and compassion of the Buddha.
The Treasure Vase symbolizes abundance. It contains the water of immortality and spiritual wealth.
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