Buddhism is not only a world religion, but also a way of a person’s spiritual development, leading to penetration into the true nature of life. As the oldest religion, Buddhism includes the use of auspicious symbols.
The history of Buddhist symbols
Buddhism arose in the IV-VI centuries. BC, when Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) began to spread the teachings of rebirth, suffering and nirvana in India. Buddha did not like to use his own image, therefore he used various symbols to indicate the main provisions of the doctrine. Thus, in Buddhism there is an 8 symbol of auspicious omen that Buddha received after he attained divine enlightenment. These include: a dome (umbrella), lotus flower, 2 goldfish, a shell, a banner of victory, a dharma wheel, a vase and an endless knot.
