The Precious Parasol
Represents the Buddha's crown likened to an umbrella above his head. Offerings from the Parason are a wish that all beings can be liberated from suffering and achieve happiness.
The White Conch Shell
The conch shell is blown as a warning sign during war. The Buddha's Dharma has the same warning effect on all sentient beings. Signifies the awakening from slumber of ignorance.
The Golden Fish
Also known as the Buddha's wisdom eyes, used by him to look upon all beings with compassion. symbolizes hope that ignorance will be dispersed.
The Knot of Eternity
Symbolizes boundless and permanent awareness of the Buddha, the unity of wisdom and compassion, the wish that all beings attain enlightenment.
The Vase of Great Treasure
Signifies the hope that all beings achieve truth of the teachings of the Buddha.
The Victory Banner
Represents completion of Buddhahood.
The Lotus Flower
The White Lotus represents the Buddha's tongue, with which he speaks the Dharma.
The Eight Spoked Wheel
Represents the Eightfold Path and that the Buddha "turns the wheel" when he speaks the Dharma.