非池中藝術網

The eight Lucky Symbols are very common Buddhist symbols - the Golden Fish, the Conch Shell, the Golden Wheel, the Parasol, the Lotus flower, the Treasure Vase, the Eternal Knot and the Victory Banner. These eight lucky symbols can be seen as decoration and design on house wall paintings or even as a decoration on everyday objects like cupboards, cups and so on.

These simple but significant symbols have greater meaning and stories behind them. These eight lucky symbols represent the Buddha.

The lotus flower represents the purity of body, speech and mind of the Buddha. It is said that lotus has it’s roots in the mud in the pond but still blooms to become the most beautiful flower.

But as the monk tries to uproot this flower, one can question what is happening. Are we just uprooting the beauty and planting it elsewhere or is uprooting it the only way for it to spread.