Buddhist hieroglyphs. Buddhism symbols

Ashtamangala(in Tibetan "Tashi Tagye") - these are all eight symbols drawn together. They are often depicted on the walls of houses, in monasteries, temples, on doors and curtains.

Seven precious emblems of the Lord of the World

The Lord of the World is the Buddhist ideal of a perfect monarch, ruling in accordance with the Teachings of the Buddha

1. Jewel wheel allows the ruler to instantly move to any place. Likewise, Buddha, thanks to the Dharma, can overcome any obstacle.

2. Wish-granting jewel not only frees you from cold, heat, disease and premature death, but also illuminates any room with its light. Thus the Buddha, with an enlightened mind, comprehends the absolute truth.

3. Precious Queen beautiful and completely perfect. She gives happiness and freedom from hunger and thirst. Also, Enlightenment brings complete joy.

4. Precious Advisor completely fulfills the will of the Lord of the World. He is always wise and skillful, never harming his subjects. Likewise, the wisdom of the Buddha spontaneously accomplishes all tasks and overcomes any obstacles.

5. Precious elephant huge and white, like a snowy mountain, has the strength of a thousand elephants. He can go around the whole world three times a day with his ruler on his back, without ever rocking or disturbing him. Symbolizes the unusual capabilities of the Buddha.

6. Precious horse depicted with a jewel on his back. It can also gallop around the whole world three times in a day without disturbing its rider. He is distinguished by a meek disposition and reasonableness. Symbolizes the unique qualities of the Buddha.

7. Precious commander brave and determined. Wins all battles, never harming anyone. Symbolizes victory over all obstacles and achievement of all goals.

Eight precious objects (substances) that bring good luck

They are usually correlated with the components of the Noble Eightfold Path

1. Mirror presented to the Buddha by the goddess of form for good luck in removing obstacles and enjoying the teachings of the Dharma. Symbolizes Right thinking, which reveals the essence, like a mirror reflects different forms.

2. Ghiwang medicinal stone— the stomach stone of a magic elephant, presented to Buddha, has great healing power to alleviate the suffering of all beings. Symbolizes Right Mindfulness, which protects the mind and dispels the obscurations of passion, anger and ignorance like medicine.

3. Curdled milk was once offered to the Buddha by the village girl Sujata to support his body on the path to Enlightenment. Symbolizes the Right Way of Life - satisfaction with any righteously acquired property.

4. Kusha grass was given to Buddha to preserve longevity and sanity. Symbolizes the Right Effort required to persistently advance towards Enlightenment and Omniscience.

5. Bilva tree apple Granted to the Buddha by the god Brahma to fulfill all his desires. Symbolizes Correct behavior, in which desires arise to avoid vicious acts and cultivate virtue.

6. Sink presented to the Buddha by the god Indra for good luck in spreading the teachings of the Dharma. Symbolizes Right Speech, which expounds the teaching effortlessly like the sound made by a conch shell.

7. Red Sindhur Powder usually symbolizes power. It was presented to Buddha by a holy ascetic for success in supremacy over the whole world. Symbolizes Right Contemplation, which brings qualities such as omniscience and omnipotence.

8. White mustard seeds presented to Buddha Vajrapani for success in removing obstacles. Symbolizes Right View, which destroys any obstacles on the path.

Seven External Offerings to Buddha

come from the ancient Indian tradition of receiving distinguished guests

The ritual of hospitality involved the sequential offering of certain substances:

1. Water for drinking.

2. Water for washing feet.

3. Garland of flowers.

4. Burning incense.

5. Lamp.

6. Fragrant (saffron) water.

7. Food.

These offerings or their symbols are placed in seven cups on altars in Buddhist temples in front of statues or images of Buddha. Often all seven bowls are filled with just water, which is changed daily. When the bowls are placed on the altar, they should not touch each other; if they do touch, this predicts lethargy in the mind. Also, one should not speak so as not to desecrate the offering. If the offering in the bowl fills it above the brim, it is believed that this will lead to spiritual harm, and when, on the contrary, there is very little water in the bowl for the offering, it predicts a decrease in wealth.

4. The taste is represented by fruit.

5. The touch represents exquisite silk fabric.

These offerings are often seen in images and in temples.

The text is taken from the book: S.V. Dudko, A.L. Ulanovskaya. "Symbols of Buddhism: Symbols of Buddhism, ritual objects, Buddhist and Hindu Deities." - M.: Glossary, 2009

The prince escaped from the palace and began to wander around the world. Over many years of wandering, he created a creed that is still followed by many millions of his followers.

The Brahmins were the enemies of his teaching, since they considered it heretical, since the Buddha did not recognize the spiritual priority of the Brahmins, condemned their belief in the sacred action of Vedic rituals, blind devotion to every word of the Vedas and animal sacrifice, denied caste inequality and all this undermined the authority of the priestly class. After Buddhism ceased to be dangerous for the Brahmins and due to the fact that it had a great influence on Hinduism and was significantly modified under the influence of the latter, Buddha was recognized as an avatar of Vishnu and included in the pantheon of Hindu deities. However, Buddhists oppose this.

Buddha figures are most often found in a sitting posture, padma asana, on a lotus pedestal, legs crossed and feet resting on the thighs.

If he teaches dharma, his eyes are closed; between his eyebrows is a small raised point of symbolic significance, sometimes made of a precious stone called an urna, or tilak (originally it was in the form of a curl of hair). The earlobes are strongly extended downwards.

It is believed that the Buddha always resisted having his image captured because he did not want him to be made into a human being. symbols worship.

Below are the main Buddhist Symbols:

Since ancient times, such symbolic objects as the Wheel with eight spokes and the Bodhi Tree have been considered signs personifying the Buddha.

The wheel with eight spokes, or “Dharmachakra” in Sanskrit, symbolizes the rotation by Buddha of the Wheel of Truth, or the Wheel of Law (“dharma” - truth, law; “chakra” - wheel). According to legend, soon after Buddha achieved Enlightenment, the god Brahma appeared to him from heaven and ordered Buddha to teach people, giving him the Dharmachakra.

The first sermon of the Buddha, held in the Deer Park in the city of Sarnath, is called “Dharmachakra Parivartan”, and the mudrasermon is called “Dharmachakra mudra”. The Buddha is also called the Wheel Spinner - by spinning the wheel, thereby starting a new cycle of his teachings, he subsequently reverses fate. The Dharmachakra has eight spokes, each symbolizing the eightfold noble path. At the center of the Wheel are three segments that represent the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

The Dharmachakra can also be divided into three more parts, each of which will personify the components of Buddhist teachings - the hub of the wheel (the culture of behavior), the spokes (the culture of wisdom) and the rim (the culture of meditation).

Very often, an image of the Dharmachakra surrounded by deer is placed above the entrances to Buddhist monasteries - this is a symbol of the presence of the Buddha’s teachings in such monasteries.

The symbol of the Bodhi tree is associated with the idea of ​​the tree under which Buddha visited Enlightenment.

After six years of wandering through the villages, the Buddha ended up in a forest on the banks of the Naranjara River, not far from the place where the city of Bodh Gaya is now located. Sitting under the Bodhi tree in deep meditation, he finally realized his true nature. The Buddha spent the next seven days under the same tree, experiencing the feeling of freedom and comprehending the scope of his new knowledge. The Buddha spent the next four weeks under other trees - the banyan tree, the mukalinda tree and the rajayatana tree, and then again under the banyan tree. There are legends associated with each of these weeks spent under the tree. The Tree of Enlightenment is called ficus religiosa in Latin - “sacred tree”. It is also known as pipe tree. Buddhists most often call it the Bodhi tree, or Bo tree. The word "bodhi" means "enlightenment" in Pali. A descendant of the tree under which the Buddha sat still grows in Bodh Gaya, and Bodhi trees are commonly found in Buddhist centers around the world.

Buddha's footprints

These Buddhist symbols symbolize the path of gods, saints or demonic spirits, etc. Footprints of Buddha and Vishnu are found throughout India. Kühn, in his book Rock Art of Europe, says that the footprints of the Virgin Mary can be seen in a chapel in Würzburg, and those of Christ in a hut in Rosenstein, Swabia.

Means the divine presence or visit of a holy person, some predecessor, as a hint for a follower or adherent. Footprints going in opposite directions signify coming and going, past and present; past and future.

There are seven things imprinted on the Buddha's feet: a swastika, a fish, a diamond staff, a conch shell, a flower vase, the Wheel of the Law, and Brahma's crown. This is the trace of the deity that man must follow. Islam: “If you do not know the way, look where its traces remain” (Rumi).

Donations and offerings

In the East, the practice of donations is very common. Each offering has its own meaning. Thus, matches or candles are offered to dispel the darkness of human ignorance, and incense is offered to increase a person’s spirituality. The practice of giving is believed to be a good way to combat greed and attachment to things.

In Tibet, almost all types of donations are replaced by bowls of water, which symbolize the offering of water for drinking or washing feet. You can also offer flowers, incense, matches and candles, incense and food. This tradition originates from the ancient custom of receiving guests.

Lotus

The most important Buddhist symbol, the Lotus symbolizes complete purification of the body, speech and thoughts, as well as the prosperity of good deeds and freedom. The lotus, like a Buddhist, goes through many stages of the path: it grows from mud (samsara), striving upward through clear waters (purification) and rising from the depths, it gives birth to a beautiful flower (Enlightenment).

The white color of the petals represents purity, while the stem of the lotus is similar to the teachings of the Buddha, which lifts the mind from the dirt of everyday existence and helps it purify.

Blessed Knot

The Blessed Knot represents the nature of reality, where all events are interconnected and exist in the form of cells of a karmic web.

Having neither beginning nor end, this knot symbolizes the infinite wisdom of the Buddha, as well as the unity of teaching and wisdom.

Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra)

The Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) represents the teachings of Buddhists.

According to legend, the Wheel was given to Buddha by Brahma after Buddha achieved Enlightenment.

After Buddha Shakyamuni achieved enlightenment under the bodhi tree, the deities presented him with 8 auspicious symbols: Brahma was the first of the deities to appear before the Buddha with the golden Dharmachakra - the Wheel of Teaching; the heavenly deity Indra brought a white shell to proclaim the true teaching; the earthly deity Stavar is a precious vessel full of the nectar of immortality; other deities brought Buddha two goldfish, a lotus flower, a victory banner and a precious umbrella (Chemitdorzhiev). This is how the legend interprets it.

All these eight symbols became Symbols of Dharma, indicating its direct connection with people's lives. These symbols are also called the Eight Symbols of Fortune, since the Wisdom of the Buddha's Teachings allows one to achieve well-being and happiness. They are also considered the best and most powerful talismans.

If you possess all eight symbols, then complete success will definitely come - from spiritual harmony to material well-being.

But you can purchase one that you think you need most.

Of course, you have a question: “How to choose exactly that auspicious item?”

You need to choose the most “favorable subject” for you by listening to your inner voice. To do this, look at eight pictures depicting “auspicious objects” and choose the one you like best. Let your thoughts flow freely, but don't think too much - let it be a gut reaction.

The symbol of the Golden Wheel of Teaching with a thousand spokes, or also called the “Wheel of Drachma,” is a symbol of the giving of the liberating Teaching by the Buddha. Buddhas spin the golden wheel of Dharma in all worlds to help beings get rid of ignorance, the source of all suffering. This wheel is usually depicted with eight spokes and symbolizes the achievement of peace of wisdom and mind.

This talisman is suitable for those who are in search of a soul mate who can give happiness and wisdom.

This symbol generates the energy of tolerance and harmony. It is better to place it in the northeast corner of the house.

A pair of goldfish - Double fish - symbolizes independence, rejection of conventions, emancipation. This symbol is a symbol of fearlessness and joy with which the fish swims in the ocean of samsara, independently choosing the direction of its movement and not being afraid of suffering. A symbol of the ease and success of the bodhisattva’s rebirths in the worlds of samsara and the ability to joyfully and unhinderedly glide along its waves.

A pair of fish is an excellent protection against accidents, evil thoughts and sidelong glances. In addition, the talisman will bring you much-needed material prosperity.

In exotic goods shops, this “auspicious item” is most often sold in the form of keychains and pendants. You can also carry them in your wallet - then the most powerful direction of influence of a pair of fish will be to protect your well-being from scammers and waste.

Symbol A pair of golden fish is an excellent protection against accidents, sidelong glances and evil thoughts. In addition, the talisman will also bring material prosperity.

The victory banner symbolizes activity, energy, sociability, the victory of the Buddha's teachings over ignorance and death. This is a symbol of victory over all internal and external limitations, overcoming all obstacles - mainly these are two veils: the five interfering feelings (and their combinations) and rigid ideas.

The victorious banner is a sign of military superiority. Means victory over suffering, death and ignorance.

The Victory Banner talisman brings good luck in the form of a happy occasion that you just need to be able to take advantage of. It should be placed where you think luck is more desirable: in the car, in the office, at home

You don’t have to go to an exotic goods store to get this talisman. You can make yourself a beautiful flag, the main thing is that it contains three colors from top to bottom - scarlet, green and white.

Endless or Mystical Knot - symbolizes balance, unity of wisdom and compassion, devotion and harmony.

The endless knot is a symbol of the infinity of intellectual knowledge and the non-conceptual depth of the Teachings of the Buddha (Dharma). It demonstrates the interdependence of all conditioned things and phenomena manifesting in the world, as well as the unity, non-duality of manifestations and emptiness.

The mystical knot is depicted on pendants and other jewelry, on objects of decorative and applied art (boxes, vases, screens), embroidered on clothes, and woven into carpet patterns. Whether you use it for interior decoration or as a toilet accessory, it will work equally well.

This symbol is sometimes called the "happiness knot". It attracts the energy of health and longevity, protects against disappointment in people. It also guarantees a long and happy life with your loved one.

A precious white umbrella symbolizes protection from negative influences; it attracts the energy of universal respect and success. It is better to place such an umbrella in the house diagonally from the front door to prevent any negativity.

A precious umbrella is a symbol of royal grandeur and protection, wealth, power and social status. The coolness provided by the precious umbrella protects from the scorching rays of suffering, irresistible unfulfilled desires, neuroses and harmful forces.

An umbrella implies protection from negative influences. In addition, it is an emblem of dignity and high rank (an umbrella in the East was always held over nobles as a sign of respect for them). This "auspicious object" attracts the energy of career success and universal respect - provided it is red or purple and made of pure silk.

Symbol White lotus flower - symbolizes restraint and sympathy, purity of teaching. The Lotus Flower indicates Awakening - the full blossoming of the Buddha's potential. Just as a lotus flower grows from mud and mud and opens, preserving its beauty unsullied on the surface of a swamp, so too are beings breaking through the defilements and obscurations of samsara, carrying through life the shining qualities of the absolute - “mind”, such as intuitive wisdom, joy , fearlessness, active compassion and love.

Lotus is an image of purity and perfection. Its energy promotes a feeling of peace and tranquility, prevents betrayal and betrayal, and directs thoughts to good goals. Buying a painting or something with a lotus image is not a problem, and it will bring the greatest benefit if you place it in the living room or bedroom.

This talisman is best placed in the living room or bedroom.

A white shell twisted clockwise symbolizes musicality, romance, and emotionality. This is a symbol of the vibrating sound of Dharma, awakening beings from the sleep of ignorance. Reaching the ears of beings with different abilities and predispositions, the sounds of the Buddha's Teaching resonate with the inner Buddha nature of beings, opening the path to liberation for everyone, encouraging everyone to listen to the best in themselves, to reflect, and subsequently to enter the Bodhisattva Path.

To attract “reputation luck,” it is better to place this symbol in the southern part of the house, and to improve love affairs, it is better to place it in the southwestern part.

Only the shell with a light inner surface is positive. This is an excellent talisman for those whose work requires the ability to get along with people and who benefit from fame.

A precious vessel that fulfills all desires (vase) symbolizes sophistication, generosity and prudence. This is a symbol of a secret treasure, a repository of the nectar of prosperity, health and long life. Jewels pour out of it in an inexhaustible stream, giving those who develop on the spiritual path protection from poverty and untimely death.

A crystal or porcelain vase is a reservoir for storing good energy. If a beautiful vase is filled with valuable items (jewelry or banknotes), it will attract wealth.

Any auspicious symbol placed in a vase will enhance its effect.

A porcelain or crystal vase is a vessel for storing positive energy. If such a vase is filled with valuable items, it will attract wealth. If you put a pine branch in it, it will ensure a happy life for a married couple.

Leontyeva E.V. A Guide to Buddhism: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. M., 2012. p.243-245.

Chimitdorzhiev V.L. Fundamentals of Buddhist culture. Grades 4-5//Textbook for educational institutions. M., 2010.

1.Good Umbrella. Just as an ordinary umbrella protects from the sun and rain, this symbol represents the protection of the mind from the sultry heat of obscurations, and also protects you from suffering.

A symbol of good deeds performed to protect living beings from diseases, harmful forces, obstacles, as well as the suffering of the three lower and three higher worlds. Just as an ordinary umbrella protects from rain and heat, so a precious umbrella provides protection from the adversities and misfortunes of samsara.

2. They are called so because of the shine emanating from their scales, similar to the shine of gold. Usually, fish is a decoration and a sign of the well-being of rivers and lakes. So these fish represent full-fledged wealth.

A symbol of deliverance from suffering and achievement of spiritual liberation. Just as a fish swims in water without knowing any barriers, so a person who has achieved enlightenment knows no boundaries or obstacles.

3. Precious Vase. The storehouse of all realizations, which is the basis of priceless virtues and pure virtues.

Symbol of long life, wealth and prosperity. Used in Buddhist ceremonies and rituals.

4. Lotus. Like a lotus flower, born unsullied from mud, so here it personifies non-attachment to samsara, although it resides in it.

In Buddhism, this is a traditional symbol of purity. The lotus is born in muddy swamp water, but emerges unsullied and pure. Likewise, beings born in one of the worlds of samsara, but who sincerely practice the noble teachings of the Buddha, are able to get rid of delusions over time.

5. White shell, with a curl turned to the right. This shell is very rare. It is believed that a mollusk acquires it after five continuous births as an ordinary mollusk. The sound of the conch shell represents the euphonious voice of Dharma.

A symbol of spreading the Buddha's teachings and awakening from the sleep of ignorance. Just as the sound of a conch shell flies unhindered in all directions, so the teachings of the Buddha spread everywhere, awakening sentient beings from the sleep of ignorance.

6. Just as this knot has no end, so this symbol personifies the complete acquisition of the Immeasurable Virtues and the Five Types of Primordial Wisdom.

A symbol of the interdependence of all phenomena and living beings in the Universe.

7. Victory banner. It means victory over the enemy and obstacles, and represents victory over demons, mara and adherents of false views.

A symbol of the victory of the Buddha's teachings over death, ignorance, as well as over everything harmful and destructive in this world.

8. Wheel of Dharma. This is the wheel of Chakravartin, the Lord of the world, just as it is the means of his transportation, with eight sharp spokes that cut through obstacles on the way, so this symbol personifies the means of advancement towards Enlightenment. The spoke means Wisdom, experience, concentration, the axis means morality. Also three types of Higher Education, Three Baskets of Teaching. The eight spokes signify the Eightfold Path.

The eight spokes of the wheel symbolize the “noble eightfold path” of Buddha Shakyamuni:

1. Right View.
2. Correct thinking.
3. Correct speech.
4. Correct behavior.
5. Correct lifestyle.
6. Correct effort.
7. Right awareness.
8. Right contemplation.

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Hello, dear readers.

Without a doubt, symbols play an important role in our lives. We use them in everyday life, sometimes without even noticing it. A green light to cross the road, a thumbs up as approval, a heart at the end of a love letter.

Since ancient times, symbols have made a person’s life more meaningful. Therefore, they have become an integral part of all religions. Like other basic beliefs, Buddhism also has its own symbols, which are closely related to each other. In this article, we will briefly explore the meaning and importance of some of them.

Buddha images

The symbolism of Buddhism expanded as it spread and divided into different traditions. It was enriched by the cultures with which religion came into contact.

The following symbols were mainly used to depict Buddha in the early stages:

• Wheel with eight spokes. Another name is Dharmachakra. It means Buddha turning the Wheel of Truth and changing the course of fate.
• . It is believed that it was under him that Gautama achieved enlightenment.
• Buddha's footprints. According to legend, the ruler of the spirit world left his footprints on the stone, which would remind of his presence on Earth.
• Empty Throne. A reference to Siddhartha Gautama's royal lineage and the idea of ​​spiritual kingship.
• Begging bowl. Symbolizes the Enlightened One’s refusal of all material values. In addition, the cup indicates the lifestyle of a monk.
• A lion. One of the most powerful symbols. Traditionally, the lion is associated with royalty, strength and power.

Much later, images of Buddha's eyes appeared (most often on stupas), which are often found in Nepal. The eyes look in all four directions, representing the omniscient mind of the spiritual ruler.

Eight good symbols

This complex is very popular in Tibet, and is known in Sanskrit as "Ashtamangala". He is also known to followers of Buddhism all over the world. It includes the following characters:

• The umbrella (chhatra) represents the concepts of wealth or royalty. Also symbolizes protection from harm (of the sun) such as illness, obstacles, and the pleasure of being in the cool shade.
• Goldfish (matsya) originally symbolized the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, but came to represent good luck in general. In addition, they represent living beings who practice dharma, who are not afraid to drown in the ocean of suffering, who move freely, that is, change their destiny.
• The treasure vase (bumpa) is the embodiment of the inexhaustible wealth available in Buddhist teachings, long life, prosperity and all the benefits of this world.
• (padma) is the main symbol in India and Buddhism. Refers to the complete purification of body, speech and mind. The white color means purity, the stem - the practice of Buddhist teachings that raise the mind above earthly existence.
• The conch shell (shankha) symbolizes the deep, far-reaching and melodious sound of teaching, reaching all students, awakening from ignorance, helping to achieve well-being.
• The infinite knot (srivatsa) is a geometric diagram that embodies the nature of reality, where everything is interconnected and exists only as part of karma. Also represents the wisdom of the Buddha, its union with compassion, the illusory nature of time and long life.
• The banner (dhvaya) is associated with the victory of the Buddha's teachings over death, ignorance, disharmony and all the negative aspects of this world. The roofs of Tibetan monasteries are often decorated with flags of various shapes and sizes.
• (Dharmachakra). When Sidhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment, Brahma passed it on to him and asked Buddha to teach others.

Other characters

Triratna is the core of Buddhism, consisting of the three pillars of Buddha, Dharma (his teachings) and Sangha (monks and nuns). Closely interconnected. Triratna is depicted as three precious stones.

Triratna means that without the historical Buddha Shakyamuni there would be no Dharma and Sangha. Without his teachings, Gautama would not have been of much importance, there would be no spiritual community. Without the Sangha, this tradition would never have been passed down through the centuries.

Om is a sacred sound, a spiritual sign rooted in Hinduism. Represents the unity of all creation, including heaven, earth and the underworld. Another theory is that it is a representation of the three Hindu gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Om is considered one of the most powerful mantras, the ritual of chanting which has been known for thousands of years.

The swastika in the Buddhist tradition symbolizes the footprints of a spiritual ruler and is often used to mark the beginning of texts. In modern Tibetan Buddhism, this circle of the sun is used as a decoration for clothing. With the spread of Buddhism, the swastika moved into the iconography of China and Japan, where it was used as a sign of pluralism, abundance, prosperity and long life.

The system of the cycle of existence or appeared in India long before the Buddha. It was depicted as a circle divided into 6 sectors-kingdoms, each of which had many divisions.

Although Dharma practitioners may observe how people live and enjoy the excitement of all the senses, they themselves do not crave this world, realizing the bondage associated with it. They strive to end the cycle of rebirth, escape the Wheel of Samsara, free themselves from suffering, lead others to Nirvana and penetrate into Buddha nature.

In the artistic depiction in this circle, Heaven is placed on top, surrounded by Asuras on one side and the Kingdom of Man on the other. In the lower part there are two hells - in one there are Ghosts, in the other there are Animals.

Offerings

Committing is a common practice in the East. In Tibet they are symbolized by small bowls filled with water, flowers, incense, candles, incense and food. This is due to the ancient tradition of receiving dear guests. The gifts are as follows:

• Water to cleanse your mouth or face. This means all favorable causes and conditions that bring positive effects.
• Water for washing feet. It is mixed with incense or sandalwood oil. The symbolic meaning is purification, getting rid of negative karma and obscurity.
• Flowers. The personification of generosity and an open heart.
• Incense symbolizes discipline and focus. They are an intermediary in communication between a person and the Buddha. Also means perseverance or joyful effort. Thanks to this quality, a person approaches enlightenment.
• Light is a symbol of stability and clarity, beauty that dispels ignorance.
• Food that has many different tastes means samadhi, nectar or ambrosia, which will “feed” the mind.
• Musical instruments. Their nature is wisdom, beneficial to the ears of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and all enlightened beings. All phenomena have a nature of interdependence, causes and conditions, but sound is especially easy to understand.

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