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Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture
by Loden Sherab Dagyab Rinpoche
Wisdom Publications, 1995

Contents:

Nine Groups of Symbols:

1. The Eight Symbols of Good Fortune
1. Parasol, 2. Golden Fish, 3. Treasure vase, 4. Lotus, 5. Right-turning Conch Shell, 6. Glorious Endless Knot, 7. Victory Sign, 8. Wheel.

2. The Eight Bringers of Good Fortune
1. Mirror, 2. Ghiwang Medicine, 3. Yogurt, 4. Durva Grass, 5. Bilva Fruit, 6. Right-turning Conch Shell, 7. Cinnabar, 8. Mustard Seeds.

3. The Seven Jewels of Royal Power
1. Wheel, 2. Jewel, 3. Queen, 4. Minister, 5. Elephant, 6. Horse, 7. General.

4. The Seven Secondary Jewels
1. Sword, 2. Hide, 3. Good House, 4. Garment, 5. Garden, 6. Seat 7. Shoes.

5. The Seven Gems
1. Unicorn (Rhinoceros), 2. Elephant Tusks, 3. King's Earrings, 4. Queen's Earrings, 5. Crossed Gems, 6. Three-Eyed Gem, 7. Eight-Branched Coral.

6. The Six Signs of Long Life
1. Rock of long life, 2. Water of long life, 3. Tree of long life, 4. Man with long life, 5. Birds of long life, 6. Antelope of long life.

7. The Five Qualities of Enjoyment
1. Mirror, 2. Lute, 3. Incense Vessel, 4. Fruit, 5. Silk.

8. The Four Harmonious Brothers
1. Partridge, 2. Hare, 3. Monkey, 4. Elephant.

9. The Three Symbols of Victory in the Fight Against Disharmony
1. Fish-otter, 2. King of birds-snow lion, 3. Water creature-conch.

HAR Team 11-2022