Eight Auspicious Buddhist Symbols

These commonly used symbols in Buddhist art are: Wheel of the Law (literally turning the wheel or teaching Buddhist principles); Conch Shell (whose far-reaching sound symbolizes the deep penetration of the Buddha’s teachings); Standard of Victory (representing the triumph of the Buddha’s ideas and victory over difficulties); Parasol (standing for the security and protection provided by spiritual power); Lotus (the symbol of purity and enlightenment); Vase (the container holding the elixir of life and the treasures that fulfill all wishes; Twin Fish (providing freedom and a happy marriage); and Endless Knot (symbolizing the boundless compassion and wisdom of the Buddha).