Buddhist Symbols

When visiting a temple ,the five main objects that can be found there are, lotus flower, Dhamma Wheels,Buddhist Flags , Bodhi Tree and a Stupa, In addition ,the images of the buddha are the most popular objects in a temple . Each of these bears a special meaning in Buddhism 



                                                         Lotus Flower

The lotus has its roots in the mud, 

grows up through the deep water ,

and rises to the surface.

It blooms into perfect beauty and purity in the sunlight 

The lotus flower represents purity because it is not dirtied by the filth of the mud in which it grows. those who follow the buddha"s teachings aim to be like the lotus. they hope to remain pure in a world of impure temptations.

                                                     Dhamma Wheel

Ones we start driving the car ,the wheels of the car will keep rolling until it reaches the destination.Ever since the buddha first started teaching dhamma , the truth has spread continuously and all over the world. this will continue until all beings are freed from their suffering .the dhamma wheel is a symbol of the continuous spreading of the buddha's teaching to help people live more happily 

                                                     Buddhist Flag 

According to buddhist records , as the buddha sat under the bodhi tree, six rays of light emitted from his body aftre his enlightenment. based on this , the buddhist flag indicates the all the different races in the world can live happily under the shield of the buddha's wisdom 

                                                        Bodhi Tree

Bodhi tree is a pipala tree, a kind of fig tree found in India. It become known as the bodhi tree after the buddha had attained enlightenment underneath it .Today is is used to represent the wisdom of the buddha . it is therefore called the tree of wisdom, and is respected all over the world by buddists. To honour the bodhi tree is way of showing gratitude for the wisdom realized by the buddha .

                                                             Stupa

Astupa is a monument where the sacred remains of the buddha or noble monks are kept so that people can pay their respect to them . Today a stupa serves as a symbol for buddhists to recall the good conduct of the buddha and noble monks