Eight Auspicious Symbols, Eight Auspicious Signs: 2 definitions
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismThe eight auspicious symbols (skt. astamangala) are the most well know group of buddhist symbols, and are traditionally list in the order of:
- a white parasol; (chattra)
- a pair of golden fishes; (suvarnamatsya)
- a treasure vase; (kalasha)
- a lotus: (padma)
- a right-spiraling white conch shell; (sankha)
- an endless knot; (shrivasta)
- a victory banner; (dhvaja)
- a golden wheel. (dharmachakra)
Also see the sanskrit term 'ashtamangala';
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Auspicious.
Full-text: Ashtamangala, Nandyavarta, Padma, Dharmacakra, Dhvaja, Chatra, Shrivatsa, Bumpa, Shankha, Wheel Of Law, Aranatha, Gaur Matsya.
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