Top colour astamangala Prayer wheel

This is a set of eight prayer wheels with the eight auspicious symbols or astamangala at the top. The brass stand and the copper prayer wheel has been painted so as to give a more colourful and attractive look. The 8 auspicious symbols are a group of lucky Buddhist symbols that appear on many Buddhist textile, objects and paintings. Each symbol represents an aspect of Buddhist teachings and when they appear together, their powers are multiplied. The eight signs are:

 Conch shell : the fame of Buddhist teachings

Precious Umbrella : royalty and spiritual power

Victory Banner : victory of the Buddha’s teachings and wisdom over ignorance

Golden Fish : Good fortune, fertility and salvation

Lotus Flower : mental and spiritual purity

Endless Knot : infinite wisdom of the Buddha

Dharma Wheel : the teachings of the Buddha.

Treasure Vase : spiritual and material abundance