Essential Information & explanations, latest texts & monographs on Buddhist_symbolism.

A Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols by Robert Beer

Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice by Jonathan Landaw

The Bodhisattva Warriors: The Origin, Inner Philosophy, History and Symbolism of the Buddhist Martial Art Within India and China by Nagaboshi Tomio

Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture : An Investigation of the Nine Best-Known Groups of Symbols by Dagyab Rinpoche

BUDDHIST SYMBOLISM IN TIBETAN THANGKAS by Ben Meulenbeld

The Book of Buddhas: Ritual Symbolism Used on Buddhist Statuary and Ritual Objects by Eva Rudy Jansen

Japanese Mandalas: Representations of Sacred Geography by Elizabeth ten Grotenhuis

Tibetan Mandalas by Tatjana Blau

Buddhas of Burma by Jean-Pierre Grandjean

Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of Tibet by Marylin M. Rhie

Barabudur : sketch of a history of Buddhism based on archaeological criticism of the texts by Paul Mus

Living Images: Japanese Buddhist Icons in Context (Arc: Asian Religions and Cultures) by Robert H. Sharf

Sacred Tibet (Art and Imagination Series) by Philip S. Rawson

Reading Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Guide to Buddhist Signs and Symbols by Meher McArthur

Buddha Book: A Meeting of Images by Frank Olinsky

Buddhist symbolism

Buddhist symbolism includes the following symbols: The eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhists make use of a particular set of eight auspicious symbols in household and public art. Some common interpretations are given along with each symbol although different teachers may give different interpretations:

The right-turning white conch shell, representing the beautiful sound of the spread of the dharma teaching
The endless knot, representing the inter-twining of wisdom and compassion
The golden fish, representing the state of fearless suspension in a harmless ocean of suffering
The victory banner, representing the victory of one's body, speech, and mind over negative obstacles. It also represents the victory of Buddhist doctrine over all harmful and pernicious forces.
The lotus flower, representing purity of body, speech, and mind, floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire
The parasol, representing the wholesome protection of beings from harm
The treasure vase, representing long life and wealth
The dharma wheel, representing the Sakyamuni Buddha and the dharma teaching