Buddhist Ritual Box with Ashtamangala Symbols
Product Weight: 1.10 kg.
Product Size: 5.50"H x 6.25"Dia
Product Material: Brass
The
Buddhist ritual box is nicely designed with astamangala symbols being inscribed
on it. These astamangal symbols are the sacred symbols for Buddhism and reflect
the teachings and various events of Buddha. Here eight auspicious signs of
Buddhism are nicely depicted. Astamangalas are the eight jewels of Buddhism,
eight pillars of Buddhism.
Astamangala
(The Eight Auspicious Signs) are eight different aspects of Buddhism. They
include White Parasal, Golden Fishes, Sankha, Dhvaja, Srivatsa, Kalasa, Padma,
Chamaru. They appear all together or in part as a decorative motif in stone,
wood, metal and painting.
Astamangalas
are believed to represent the gifts given by celestial beings to Sakyamuni
following his attainment of Enlightenment.
Umbrella
or White Parasal gives us protection from evil desires and embodies notions of
wealth or royalty. It points to the "royal ease" and power
experienced in the Buddhist life of detachment.
Two
Fishes or Golden Fish symbolizes beings rescued from the ocean of misery of
earth. Whosoever practices dharma needn’t fear about suffering, and can swim at
ease like a fish in the water.
The
Conch or Sankha: The white Conch shell symbolizes the deep, far reaching and
melodious sound of the teachings.
Dhvaja
or The Victory Banner symbolizes the victory of the Buddha's teachings over
death, ignorance, disharmony and all the negativities of this world.
Srivatsa
or Endless knot or Mystic diagram symbolizes of the endless cycle of rebirth.
It also represents the infinite wisdom of the Buddha and the union of
compassion and wisdom.
Kalasa
or The Treasure Vase represents all spiritual wealth and is a sign of the
inexhaustible riches available in the Buddhist teachings.
The
Lotus is a symbol of purity both for the Hindus and the Buddhists. It is a
symbol of complete purification of body, speech and mind.
Chamaru
symbolizes Tantric manifestations. Made of yak tail attached with silver staff,
it is used during ritual recitation and fanning the deities on an auspicious
religious ceremony.
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