Buddhism Symbols and Buddhism Cliparts

Buddhism Symbols

The eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism are:

the Conch Shell
the Lotus
the Wheel
the Parasol (Umbrella)
the Endless Knot
the Pair of Golden Fishes?
the Banner Proclaiming Victory
the Treasure Vase

The Mandala

The word mandala is derived from the root manda, which means essence, to which the suffix la, meaning container, has been added.
A container of essence. As an image, a mandala may symbolize both the mind and the body of the Buddha. They may be presented either as a wheel, a tree, or a jewel, or in any other symbolic manifestation.

Buddhist Mandalas- detailed information here

The Mandala - Sacred Geometry and Art

The Wheel is a common symbol used in many buddhist teachings. The Wheel of life is a representation of the Buddhist teaching on the suffering and impermanence of our cyclic existence.

The Wheel of life - an indepth look

Wheel of life Artwork

Symblic hand gestures and finger postures and in buddhism are called mudras. These buddhism symbols represent a non-verbal form of communication and self-expression. Mudras are an external expression of 'inner resolve', suggesting that such non-verbal communications are more powerful than the spoken word.

Buddhism symbols - Puja

The Vajras, spiritual tools used in buddhism meditations and pujas Vajras and Puja - definitions here

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