A symbol of the sound of Dharma awakening beings to their Buddha nature.
A symbol of the Buddha teaching the Dharma.
A symbol of happiness and freedom.
A symbol of peace and harmony.
A symbol of enlightenment.
A symbol of protection from harm and illness.
A symbol of the bountiful treasure of the Buddha’s teachings.
A symbol of victory over pride, greed, fear and unpleasant feelings.
The swastika is an ancient religious symbol in Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. It also occurs in early Christian art and among the Maya, Navajo, and Choctaw. It represents good fortune and well-being.
Symbolizes ultimate enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and emptiness.
The Bodhi tree represents the fig tree at Bodh Gaya, under which Siddhartha became enlightened. Bodhi means “enlightenment.”
The colors of the flag symbolize the six rays of light that shone around the Buddha after his enlightenment. The waving of the flag is a sign of
hope that all nations will live happily under the shelter of the Buddha’s wisdom.
Mantras are written inside the prayer wheels. When the prayer wheels turn, the mantras are repeated again and again to purify our karma. Some prayer wheels are tiny and turned by hand, while others are huge and turned by the wind.
Mantras, repeated sounds, are written on the flags. The idea is that the wind will carry the compassionate meanings of the mantras throughout the world to all beings.
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