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Wheel of Dharma–Dharmachakr
The most widely used symbol of Buddhism, the eight spokes of the Wheel of Dharma symbolize the teaching of the Eightfold Path. Revolving around the hub of truth, the wheel, like life, is always in motion
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GasshoThe gesture with hands together in front of the chest, symbolizes the unity of oneself with the Buddha and is the highest form of respect.
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Nenju–Juzu-MalaMeditation beads are used in Gassho. They are a symbol of unity and harmony.
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Incense (Oshoko)
Incense diffuses sweet fragrance, transcending its shape and color. This burning of incense symbolizes the transcending of selfishness or ego to become one with all others.
Incense diffuses sweet fragrance, transcending its shape and color. This burning of incense symbolizes the transcending of selfishness or ego to become one with all others.
Flowers
Flowers adorn the altar. They are appreciated not only for their beauty, but is a symbol of impermanence . . . they are beautiful in the morning, but fade in the heat of day. They remind us of the continuous change within and around us.
Flowers adorn the altar. They are appreciated not only for their beauty, but is a symbol of impermanence . . . they are beautiful in the morning, but fade in the heat of day. They remind us of the continuous change within and around us.
Candlelight
The lights burning in the altar symbolize wisdom, the light through which we understand truth. For Buddhists, wisdom is realized only through immediate and direct experience.
The lights burning in the altar symbolize wisdom, the light through which we understand truth. For Buddhists, wisdom is realized only through immediate and direct experience.