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A bridge in Buddhism symbolizes transition from the cycle of life to the land of the Buddha.
The wheel symbolizes the Wheel of Life or Samsara, (Cyclic, illusory existence).
A lion symbolizes safety in Japan. He is usually called "Shishi" Protector of Japan, in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism religions.
To be rid of vanity and pride. Hair symbolizes these things and also symbolizes worldliness, so the Buddhist shaves the head. Really it is only necessary to cut off all hair, not necessarily to shave the head.
This means lord of the world. It also symbolizes the religion of Buddhism and is a hook to lead when in doubt down the right path.
There is no official icon that symbolizes a buddha, an awakened one. There are buddha figures designed to convey the serenity and ease of living an awakened life. There are some symbols used in various buddhist traditions. For example, the enso, which is a circle, is the only symbol used in Zen Buddhism. Since it has no beginning and no end, it symbolizes the timelessness of nirvana. .
Buddhism has no single symbol like the Christian "Cross", the Islamic "Crescent and Star" or the Jewish "Mogan David" Instead there are several symbols which imply Buddhism. There are "the wheel", "the lotus flower" , "the conch shell", "the parasol", "An endless knot", "A pair of golden fishes", "A treasure vase" & "A banner proclaiming victory"!
It stands for "goodness" The Blue Lotus symbolizes the victory of the spirit over the senses; of the wisdom of knowledge.
Lotus Buddhism refers to the teachings and practices associated with the Lotus Sutra, a key text in Mahayana Buddhism. It emphasizes the idea that all beings have the potential for enlightenment and promotes the concept of universal salvation. The lotus flower, which rises from muddy waters to bloom beautifully, symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening in this tradition. Practitioners often focus on devotion, chanting, and the realization of their inherent Buddha-nature.
Buddhism is structured into several different schools of thought. For instance, there is Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Pure land Buddhism.
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