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Buddhist symbolism
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Buddhist symbolism is the use of symbols to represent certain aspects of the Buddha's Dhamma. Early Buddhist symbols which remain important today include the Dhamma wheel, the Indian lotus, the three
Lotus motif from Sanchi complex
Lotus motif from Sanchi complex
An "Indra Post" at Sanchi
An "Indra Post" at Sanchi
A Dharmachakra being revered
A Dharmachakra being revered
Pinnacles from Bharhut depicting Dharmawheels and Lotus roundels
Pinnacles from Bharhut depicting Dharmawheels and Lotus roundels
Refuge in Buddhism
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In Buddhism, refuge or taking refuge is a religious practice which often includes a prayer or recitation performed at the beginning of the day or of a practice session. Its object is typically the Thr
Buddhist symbolism
…certain aspects of the Buddha's Dhamma (teaching). Early Buddhist symbols which remain important today include the Dhamma wheel, the Indian lotus, the three jewels, Buddha footprint, and the Bodhi Tree. Buddhism symbolism is intended to represent the key values of the Buddhist faith. The popularity of certain…
Veneration of the Three Jewels, Chorasan, Gandhara, 2nd century AD, schist – Ethnological Museum of Berlin
Veneration of the Three Jewels, Chorasan, Gandhara, 2nd century AD, schist – Ethnological Museum of Berlin
Shakyamuni Buddha and his followers, holding begging bowls, receive offerings. In the Pāli Canon, the Buddhist monk is given a significant role in pro
Shakyamuni Buddha and his followers, holding begging bowls, receive offerings. In the Pāli Canon, the Buddhist monk is given a significant role in promoting and upholding faith among laypeople.
A Mahayana illustration of 35 Buddhas
A Mahayana illustration of 35 Buddhas
Gautama Buddha delivering his first sermon in the deer park at Sarnath, Varanasi with his right hand turning the Dharmachakra, resting on the Triratna
Gautama Buddha delivering his first sermon in the deer park at Sarnath, Varanasi with his right hand turning the Dharmachakra, resting on the Triratna symbol flanked on either side by a deer. Statue on display at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai.