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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 294206, member: 2844&quot;]Ratsy, no need to apologize, the pictures are very good.</p><p>And it is a very beautiful bowl. It is from the Himalayas, probably Nepal.</p><p>The symbols are the Ashtamangala, the sacred suite of Eight Auspicious Signs, or Eight Buddhist treasures.</p><p>I know you don&#039;t have a problem with explanations, so here we go<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" />, not while you&#039;re driving<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/eek.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" />:</p><p><br /></p><p>- The endless knot - the intertwining of wisdom and compassion, and interconnectedness of other important aspects which will lead to enlightenment.</p><p>- The victory banner - the victory of the activities of one&#039;s own and others body, speech and mind over obstacles and negativitities.</p><p>- The Dharmachakra, or wheel of law - the turning of the wheel of Dharma, which means continuous instructing of Buddha&#039;s teachings and living according to them.</p><p>- The bejewelled parasol - protection from illness, harmful forces and suffering.</p><p>- The goldfish - a state of fearlessness, without danger of drowning in the ocean of sufferings.</p><p>- The wisdom or treasure vase - an inexhaustible vessel for wisdom, longevity, health, wealth, prosperity. Also the wisdom and spiritual treasure gained through initiation.</p><p>- The lotus flower - rising from wordly defilement to purity through spiritual growth, just like the beautiful lotus flower rises from muddy waters.</p><p>- The right-coiled white conch - the deep and far-reaching sound of the Dharma teachings, which awakens disciples from the deep slumber of ignorance.</p><p><br /></p><p>These symbols were originally ancient Indian symbols of royalty and have found their way to Hinduism and Buddhism. Gautama Buddha himself was a prince.</p><p><br /></p><p>The bottom depicts the churning of the cosmic sea, to obtain amrita, the nectar of life. Wonderful!</p><p>The churning of the cosmic sea is a Hindu myth, which also points to Nepal, where Hinduism and Buddhism are often combined.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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