Buddhist Symbols |Guide to the Symbols of Buddhism
Buddhist Symbols, what do they mean? The symbols of Buddhism are full of meaning and embody the teachings of the Buddha, learn about them in our detailed guide.
Buddhist symbols | Common objects seen in Buddhism
Buddhist symbols and their meaning: almsbowl, beads, bell, bodhi leaf, Buddha's footprints, Buddhist flag, dharma wheel, offerings, prayer flag, prayer wheel, vajra, vase and willow branch.
Buddhist Symbols | Buddha and Bodhisattva images
Buddhist Symbols | Common Buddha and Bodhisattva images. Four most widely worshipped Buddhas: Amitabha, Maitreya, Medicine Master, and Shakyamuni Buddha. Four most widely revered Bodhisattvas: Avalokiteśvara (Guan Yin) , Kṣitigarbha (Earth Store), Samantabhadra, and …
Buddhist Symbols | Animals & Mythical Creatures: dragon, lion
Animal symbols contain secret meanings related to specific characteristics of the animals they represent and highlight the Buddhist relation to nature, kindness, humanistic ideas, emphasizing the relationship between Buddhist theory and practice.
Eight Auspicious Symbols | Conch, Dharma wheel, Lotus flower, etc.
The Eight Auspicious Symbols represent good fortune and derive from Indian iconography where they were used in the coronation of a king and such. In buddhist legend, they were offered by the gods to Buddha Shakyamuni immediately after his enlightenment.
Buddhist symbols | Lotus Flowers - Bauer Dental Arts
In Buddhism, the lotus is a symbol of the Buddha’s awakening and a reminder that all beings have the same potential to attain enlightenment. The lotus grows out of mud and rises to the water’s surface to bloom in beauty and purity, so too can the human develop the virtues of a Buddha and rise above desire and attachment to reveal the true ...
Buddhist Symbols | About Us - Bauer Dental Arts
Buddhist symbols are an important representation of Buddhism and understanding their meaning gives better insight into the teachings of the Buddha. Therefore, we strive to provide an array of symbols to inspire Buddhist and non-Buddhist to learn …
Buddhist symbols | Precious Jewels: mani pearl and Three Jewels
Mani pearl or wish-fulfilling pearl and Three Jewels are common Buddhist symbols seen in buddhist art, images, text, temples, and monasteries.
Buddhist symbols | Links
A dedicated website on Buddhism for kids. It includes information on basic Buddhism, Buddhist books, meditation, etc. for children.
Buddhist symbols | Sacred Letter: Enso and Swastika
In Zen Buddhism, ensō is a sacred symbol often referred to as “The Circle of Enlightenment.” It is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. Some artists draw ensō as an open circle, while others complete the circle.