The 'Eight Lucky' Symbols of Buddha

[Cecil Lee]

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Pictures taken at: The Phor Toh See Temple at Yan Kit Road, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore.
Some Feng Shui practitioners especially if they are buddhist advise the placement of the "Eight Lucky Symbols" of Buddha after their Feng Shui audits.
For example, here, the "Eight Lucky" symbols are either buried under the main entrance or openly displayed in the home or the office as a display medallion on display shelf.
What are the eight lucky symbols of Buddha?
The eight lucky symbols are based on symbols of very old Indian royal ceremonies:-
The mussel symbolises call to sermon, which is itself symbolised by the wheel; the canopy protects all living beings; the umbrella shades all medicinal herbs, the lotus is the symbol of purity, the vase of perfect wisdom; the goldfish symbolise release; and the knot symbolises eternal life. Red background symbolises good luck.
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Here is a picture of the first four lucky symbols:-
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The picture showing the next four lucky symbols:-
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A view of the temple:-
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Below, Showing a joss-burner. One can also find a smaller version of the brass joss-burner in the homes of many Chinese buddhists believers. On the right of the picture is the figure of "Di Shen" or Earth God, or sometimes commonly known as the `Kitchen God'.
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