| There are a number of Asian vases that are used by | | | | practice "Dharma". This is the "path" or the natural |
| individuals who practice Buddhism in order to remind | | | | "law" that these religious believers follow in order to |
| them of their basic beliefs, and the history of their | | | | experience happiness in life, and to bring happiness to |
| religious values. In particular, there are eight in general, | | | | the lives of others. |
| with the vase as a symbol actually being one in itself. | | | | Furthermore, it represents that believers should always |
| These symbols are often referred to as the "Eight | | | | consider others, and acquires wisdom in order to |
| Auspicious Signs". | | | | benefit their path of enlightenment. |
| These symbols are worn as jewelry, displayed in | | | | The next symbol that is often displayed on Asian |
| painted and photographed artwork, and are also | | | | vases is that of the "Lotus". This represents basic |
| engraved and painted on Asian vases in the home to | | | | purity. Of course, this purity is based on the way of |
| the Buddhist believer because of the fact that they | | | | living as designated and outlined by "Bodhisattva". The |
| are representative of the progress that is being made | | | | "Conch Shell" is often referred to as the "Jewel of |
| of the believer, or the "Buddhist Path", to ultimate, | | | | Dharma", which is the various levels or stages of the |
| personal enlightenment. | | | | path that is secured within the mind of the believer. |
| The first symbol that you may find on an Asian vase | | | | The "Knot of Eternity" represents the wisdom as |
| is the "Umbrella". This is a symbol that represents that | | | | acquired and displayed by the ever-popular "Buddha". |
| an individual has made the personal choice to enter the | | | | This wisdom is often considered to be "omniscient". |
| family that encompasses all individuals who believe in | | | | This is actually a really popular symbol that is engraved |
| the Buddhist ways. | | | | on many Asian vases throughout the world. |
| Immediately under this symbol, the symbol of "Fish" is | | | | The last two symbols of Buddhism that are used on |
| often noted. These creatures display the fact that all | | | | Asian vases include the "Victory Banner" and the |
| people should focus on harmony and the concept of | | | | "Dharma Wheel". These symbols represent a |
| peace in their lives. This is a very important element of | | | | believer's ability to have the quality of Buddha himself in |
| the Buddhism religious beliefs. Next, we cover the | | | | realizing the truths of the world, life, and enlightenment. |
| symbolism of the actual "Vase" itself. | | | | It represents the ability of the believer to assist others |
| The "Vase" means many different things when it | | | | to reaching enlightenment in life, so that they can avoid |
| comes to Buddhism. It is, perhaps, one of the most | | | | suffering - not just in their lives, but in the world - and is |
| important symbols in this religion. It represents wealth, | | | | considered the highest stage of personal and spiritual |
| but not in the same manner that many Westerners | | | | development in the Buddhist Beliefs. |
| would come to believe. | | | | Asian vases are often brought into the life of the |
| It means wealth as in the amount that we have when | | | | believer to determine their particular progress on the |
| it comes to "faith", and our "moral discipline". | | | | path of enlightenment and spiritual fulfillment. |
| It also indicates that one should study and effectively | | | | |