|
|
Right-coiled
White Conch
The
white conch which coils to the right symbolises the deep,
far-reaching and melodious sound of the Dharma teachings,
which being appropriate to different natures, predispositions
and aspirations of disciples, awakens them from the deep
slumber of ignorance and urges them to accomplish their
own and others' welfare.
|
|
|
Precious
Umbrella
The
precious umbrella symbolises the wholesome activity of
preserving beings from illness, harmful forces, obstacles
and so forth in this life and all kinds of temporary and
enduring sufferings of the three lower realms, and the
realms of men and gods in future lives. It also represents
the enjoyment of a feast of benefit under its cool shade.
|
|
|
Victory
Banner
The
victory banner symbolises the victory of the activities
of one's own and others body, speech and mind over obstacles
and negativitities. It also stands for the complete victory
of the Buddhist Doctrine over all harmful and pernicious
forces. |
|
|
Golden
Fish
The
golden fish symbolises the auspiciousness of all living
beings in a state of fearlessness, without danger of drowning
in the ocean of sufferings, and migrating from place to
place freely and spontaneously, just as fish swim freely
without fear through water.
|
|
|
Dharma
Wheel
The
golden wheel symbolises the auspiciousness of the turning
of the precious wheel of Buddha's doctrine, both in its
teachings and realizations, in all realms and at all times,
enabling beings to experience the joy of wholesome deeds
and liberation.
|
|
|
Auspicious
Drawing
The
auspicious drawing symbolises the mutual dependence of
religious doctrine and secular affairs. Similarly, it
represents the union of wisdom and method, the inseparability
of emptiness and dependent arising at the time of path,
and finally, at the time of enlightenment, the complete
union of wisdom and great compassion.
|
|
|
Lotus
Flower
The
lotus flower symbolises the complete purification of the
defilements of the body, speech and mind, and the full
blossoming of wholesome deeds in blissful liberation.
|
|
|
Vase
of Treasure
The
treasure vase symbolises an endless rain of long life,
wealth and prosperity and all the benefits of this world
and liberation.
|
