BUDDHAPADA
The footprints of the Buddha. They are often seen with the Wheel of Dharma imprinted in them. Reminds Buddhists that the Buddha was a man and walked among the people. He left His path for us to follow. Gives hope that all may reach enlightenment.
The footprints of the Buddha. They are often seen with the Wheel of Dharma imprinted in them. Reminds Buddhists that the Buddha was a man and walked among the people. He left His path for us to follow. Gives hope that all may reach enlightenment.
BODHI TREE
The tree (fig tree) which Siddhartha sat under and meditated for 7 weeks (7 days).
In Sanskrit, Bodhi means ENLIGHTENMENT.
The tree (fig tree) which Siddhartha sat under and meditated for 7 weeks (7 days).
In Sanskrit, Bodhi means ENLIGHTENMENT.
GOLDEN FISH
Both Christ and Buddha are considered "Fishers of men" because they save mortals from the ocean of suffering.
Both Christ and Buddha are considered "Fishers of men" because they save mortals from the ocean of suffering.
The deer symbolizes the first sermon of the Buddha in Deer Park in Benares, India
Lotus Flower
open blossom = enlightenment
closed blossom = potential for enlightenment
It's believed that the Buddha saw a bed of lotus flowers with their roots in mud and rock, but were still able to blossom into beautiful flowers (everyone can reach enlightenment regardless of their environment).
Red = love Blue = wisdom White = Purity Pink = Buddha
open blossom = enlightenment
closed blossom = potential for enlightenment
It's believed that the Buddha saw a bed of lotus flowers with their roots in mud and rock, but were still able to blossom into beautiful flowers (everyone can reach enlightenment regardless of their environment).
Red = love Blue = wisdom White = Purity Pink = Buddha
Wheel of Dharma
The 8 spokes of the wheel represent the 8 Fold Path. The Buddha began turning the wheel (started his teachings) after his Enlightenment
The 8 spokes of the wheel represent the 8 Fold Path. The Buddha began turning the wheel (started his teachings) after his Enlightenment
NAGA
The protector of the Buddha and the Dharma. The Snake King is said to have spread his hood over the Buddha while he sat under the Bodhi tree, protecting him from the sun and rain.
The protector of the Buddha and the Dharma. The Snake King is said to have spread his hood over the Buddha while he sat under the Bodhi tree, protecting him from the sun and rain.