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The rich tradition of Buddhism in Tibet is exhibited in a number of ways, and the very Tibetan culture is almost all about the manifestation of Buddhist culture. Like many other forms of Buddhist culture, eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism is also very popular in Tibetan culture.

Right-coiled White Conch

The white conch which coils to the right symbolizes the deep, far-reaching and melodious sound of the Dharma teachings, which were 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 welfares.

Precious Umbrella

The precious umbrella symbolizes 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 symbolizes the victory of the activities of one’s own and others body, speech, and mind over obstacles and negativities. It also stands for the complete victory of the Buddhist Doctrine overall harmful and pernicious forces.

Golden Fish

The golden fish symbolizes 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 the water.

Vase of Treasure

The treasure vase symbolizes an endless rain of long life, wealth and prosperity and all the benefits of this world and liberation.

Lotus Flower

The lotus flower symbolizes the complete purification of the defilements of the body, speech, and mind and the full blossoming of wholesome deeds in blissful liberation.

Auspicious Drawing (Endless Knot)

The auspicious drawing symbolizes the mutual dependence of religious doctrine and secular affairs. It represents the union of wisdom and method, the inseparability of emptiness and dependent, arising at the time of path and the complete union of wisdom and great compassion, arising at the time of enlightenment.

Golden Wheel

The golden wheel symbolizes 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.