Buddhist Symbols
In the Lamrim teachings it says that just seeing an image of a Buddha places a potentiality on the mind that is a definite cause of enlightenment, and which nothing can destroy.
Tharpa's authentic and extensive collection of prints comes in a range of over 100 designs, depicting various Buddhas, Buddhist Deities, Buddhist Masters, symbols and quotes. Prints are available in various sizes and formats including mini cards, postcards, art prints, large format prints and canvases. These blessed images can be used meaningfully as a reminder of a particular Buddha you can carry with you, a meaningful focal point for your place of contemplation, or a centrepiece for your meditation room. Click on each image to see the formats available or use the menu on the left to browse by category.
Tharpa's authentic and extensive collection of prints comes in a range of over 100 designs, depicting various Buddhas, Buddhist Deities, Buddhist Masters, symbols and quotes. Prints are available in various sizes and formats including mini cards, postcards, art prints, large format prints and canvases. These blessed images can be used meaningfully as a reminder of a particular Buddha you can carry with you, a meaningful focal point for your place of contemplation, or a centrepiece for your meditation room. Click on each image to see the formats available or use the menu on the left to browse by category.
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Kadampa Temple and Auspicious SymbolsBuddhist Temples are representations of a Pure Land of an enlightened being – an enlightened heaven. Whoever sees them immediately experiences peace of mind, or inner peace. When we experience inner peace we are happy, so Temples function to give happiness to everyone, whether Buddhist or not. Learn More -
Mandala of Buddha Heruka (Brazil) - A5 large postcardA three-dimensional representation of the mandala, or celestial palace, of Buddha Heruka, the supreme Buddha of compassion. Learn More -
Precious Conch - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Conch is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes the Dharma Jewel, encouraging us to listen to precious Dharma teachings and contemplate and meditate on their meaning.
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Precious Conch - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Conch – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Fish - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Fish is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes peace and harmony, indicating that having come under the umbrella of Buddhism we should always maintain harmony and joy.
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Precious Fish - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Fish – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Flower - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Flower is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes symbolizes purity, encouraging us to enjoy the purity of our mind and actions.
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Precious Flower - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Flower – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Knot - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Knot is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes symbolizes Buddha’s realization of omniscient wisdom and encourages us to apply great effort to attain enlightenment.
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Precious Knot - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Knot – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Umbrella - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Umbrella is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes the umbrella of the Buddhist community and teaches us that to make progress on the Buddhist path to enlightenment we should first come under the great umbrella of Buddhism by going for refuge to the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
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Precious Umbrella - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Umbrella – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Vase - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Vase is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes wealth and encourages us to take the precious jewels of wisdom and compassion from the treasure vase of Kadam Dharma.
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Precious Vase - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Vase – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Victory Banner - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Victory Banner is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It symbolizes Buddha’s abandonment of delusions and mistaken appearance and encourages us to be victorious over the enemy of our delusions.
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Precious Victory Banner - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Victory Banner – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Precious Wheel - Embossed PostcardThe Precious Wheel is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. It encourages us to benefit others by turning the Wheel of Dharma, that is, by giving Dharma teachings. This is our final goal.
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Precious Wheel - minicardA beautiful mini-sized image of the Precious Wheel – one of the eight Auspicious Symbols. Learn More -
Seed-letter BAM - minicardThe sacred seed-letter that symbolizes Buddha Vajrayogini, an enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. Learn More -
Stupa 1The symbolic representation of Buddha’s mind with various features that represent the stages of the path leading to enlightenment. Learn More -
The Eight Auspicious Buddhist Symbols (SET OF 8)The complete set of the eight auspicious symbols that together symbolize the spiritual path that leads to freedom from suffering and the permanent inner peace of enlightenment. Memorize the profound meaning of each symbol following Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's explanation printed on the reverse. Learn More -
Wheel of LifeThe Wheel of Life represents true sufferings and true origins, revealing how true sufferings arise in dependence upon true origins. Learn More
