According to Buddhist doctrine, the existence of any phenomenon depends on its inner meaning
In Asian culture, there is a big gap between what belongs and what belongs material sense, it seems to exist in Western civilization to this day. Therefore, religious symbols are part of the overall dynamic Asian cultures.
We will describe the different symbols mean both outer and inner meaning or hidden significance of them, according to various teachings of the Buddha. However, according to Buddhist doctrine, the existence of any phenomenon depends on its inner meaning, which is present due to the artifacts of the mind or actions of beings now. This meant that the symbols exist is because the artifacts of interest or conduct of the beings now and can not exist without it. Just as a tree needs a seed to exist, according to which the tree as a symbol exists only because there is a race now create it.
Indeed, the existence of a physical plant also depends on the existence of a career in mental strain of the organism in the overall world where the tree grew. Therefore, what we call the symbols are not creations of human culture, which corresponded to an act of expression in industrial real external surface as a physical object-a tree or an animal in that case-and at the surface or inside the mind corresponds to a mental experience. The reality of the true icons of the saints are direct impersonation legs in meditation. This way or another, they have discovered the true nature of the icon through insight and understanding of their clarity. Even ordinary people can perceive the extent that the true nature of the icons, but to get a clear understanding of the need to explain some intellectual nature.
Typically, the symbols of Buddhism or the symbols of other religions is seen as a cultural problem, and I totally understand their true meaning. They are used and revered only because it is tradition, or because it is believed that the symbols or objects bring good things and prosperity ... In this article, I present a brief about five animals.
Lion stone pillar of Ashoka
LION
The lion is the king of beasts: they are proud and stately. We live in a flat area or the grass hill, never in the mountains and certainly not in the high snow-covered mountains. Lions gather in colonies, group and never lived alone, except when the old lion or lions with its swarm chased. They find food by hunting, which has always been the implementation lioness; the males will never do it. Main tasks of the lion is protected its herds free from the onslaught of enemies. However, the lion does not have natural enemies at all. Due to these characteristics, in all times and all lands, the lion is seen as a symbol of the noble and protection, as well as a symbol of wisdom and pride. The graphic depiction of lions originated in Persia (Persia).
In Buddhism, the lion is the symbol of the Bodhisattva, "the sons of the Buddha". Chu Bodhisattva who has attained enlightenment. They arise on Bodhi and vow to abandon happy to dwell in Nirvana, accepted in the goods of this world until all beings be free from suffering. Chu Bodhisattva practice six three-la-secret: generosity, morality, patience, effort, meditation and wisdom (dana, sila, ksanti, verya, dhyana and prajna); and four things that come from six three-la-density on: skillful means, vows, strength and wisdom (upaya, pranidhana, bala and Jnana).
In Buddhist iconography art, we see the lion in its role as the protector of France is improving court sitting Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. We also see where the entrance of temples. In the northern region of Nepal, due to the influence of art and Tibetan Buddhism, the lions have become the "snow lion". In fact, no lions who live in the mountain snow, but only the panther. Snow lion described by white or blue with orange mane or turquoise are going well on wind and very aggressive, with wide eyes and mouth wide open. They are free to travel over the high snow mountains without any fear yet, symbolizing wisdom, superhuman Captain invisible and practitioners practice that they can live in freedom where the tops high snowy mountains of pure consciousness, uncontaminated by ignorance illusion. They are the kings of France (dhamma) because they gain strength to conquer beings with great compassion and their location.
ELEPHANT.
Key features of the elephant's power and its consistency. So it became a symbol of physical strength and mental, as well as accountability and naivete.
In Hindu mythology, we heard about the flying elephant and elephant Airavata - white elephant that it is part of God Indra riding and appear from the sea stirred repair. Hence white elephants are considered to have special powers can create rain. In Indian society, elephants are considered as objects bring goodness and prosperity. The king owned them and used them in war.
white elephant symbol on bills of Myanmar
In Buddhism, the elephant is a symbol of strength of mind. At the beginning of practice, the mind is not under control is represented by a gray elephant can run wild at any time and destroy everything on the road. After practice and practice, attention now has to be controlled, to be represented by a white elephant powerful and mighty, can go wherever it wants and destroy all obstacles above the road.
Shakyamuni Buddha in his previous life was born as an elephant. And in his final incarnation, from Tushita Heaven, entered his mother's womb in the form of a white elephant.
In Hindu iconography art, we can see the elephant-headed god Ganesh Gangpati or. On the other hand, represents the secular aspects of his strength, the elephant was the other gods as Mahakala, Vajra Bhairava trampled on.
In the mandala rituals, people rise Buddha elephant quarter, with the strength of a thousand elephants and it can go around the universe three times a day. Of elephant ivory was also one of seven symbols of kings.
Elephants are vehicles of Akshobhya Buddha (Aksobhya) and Balabadra goddess. Elephants also appeared as one who guarded the temple and protect the Buddha.
HORSE
Horses are the means of transportation. They can run very fast and that is why our previous patchwork wings and can fly. Even in Greek mythology we have Pegasus, winged horse. The main characteristic of them is loyalty, diligence and agility. A typical example of these qualities is Kantaka, horse of Prince Siddhartha Gautama. When he left the palace ordained as a hermit, his horse realized that it would never again see his master again should have a broken heart and die. It then has to be born in one of the heavens.
In Buddhism, the horse is a symbol of strength and effort in practice. It also represents air (prana) that runs through the body and the transportation of the mind.
The so-called "wind horse" is the symbol of the mind. The mind has its vehicles is wind, and it may be riding away. That meant that we have the ability to control the mind and the wind and guide them in any way in any direction and at any speed that we want.
Whinny of a horse also symbolizes the power of the Buddha to wake the sleepy center in practice.
There are a few stories of the Bodhisattva Lokesvara into shape a horse to help beings.
In Buddhist iconography art, horse supportive of Bao Sinh court sitting Buddha
(Ratnasambhava). Horses are also the means of many other gods and even the guardian, such as Mahali; and there are gods and horse faces such as Hayagriva.
PUBLIC
In the general sense, is the symbol of openness and acceptance. In Christianity, which is the symbol of immortality. In Mesopotamia (Mesopotamia), there is the symbolic expression of a tree two peacocks standing on either side, but it is said to symbolize the dualistic mind and absolute unity. In Hinduism, the pattern of peacock eyes represents or symbolizes the stars. In Buddhism, we symbolize wisdom.
Cong were capable of eating poisonous plants without being affected. By that, they are wallets with even the Great Bodhisattva. A Great Bodhisattva can see things as a way of defilement to liberation and transformation taking center-field-toxic delusion (moha, raga, dvesa) sincere enlightenment or Bodhi.
The center of the beings in this world is like a jungle of lust and anger. The pleasures and material possessions are like a beautiful garden drugs. The Bodhisattva with brave heart, like the peacock is not attractive herbs. Chu Bodhisattva, with a desire to work for the benefit of all beings, and not desire any happiness for themselves, can use the take-yard toxic mind-si ... to perform the work for benefit of all beings.
By eating poison, the body becomes beautiful and healthy. They are adorned with feathers on the top five, but it represents in the way of the Bodhisattva and Buddha contingent. They have beautiful colors, like blue, red, green and make other creatures enjoy looking at them. Similarly, anyone who saw a Bodhisattva are getting gladness in my heart. The habit of eating the poisonous plant does not harm other organisms. Similarly, the Bodhisattva does not satisfy the minimum harm to any living being. By eating the poison, its feathers become bright and healthy body. Similarly, by identifying all the difficulties and troubles for themselves, the word bodhisattva quickly clear up obstacles and developing consciousness of consciousness quickly, achieve higher and higher intelligence. In particular, the transformation symbolizes lust of liberation. Thus we are vehicles of Buddha Amitabha, who expressed desire and converted into intellectual grasping.
Falcon
Falcon (raguda) is the king of birds. Its name comes from the root "GRI" means swallowing: hawk swallow snakes. It is presented with an upper body is humanoid, eyes and beak wide, short crested blue, yellow feathers on the head, on the legs and on the wing. However, sometimes, primarily in Hindu art paintings, it is presented in the shape of people with wings.
Falcon is a large bird. Falcon symbolizes the space element and solar energy, which it can dry water. Therefore it is a natural enemy of the snake and it devoured or controlled snake. They symbolize the spiritual power that could destroy the illusion of jealousy; and golf, which is symbolized by snakes. Falcon also symbolizes generosity: it can spread her wings to fly into the air. It symbolizes the freedom of the mind itself, can extend out and not be bound by conflicting emotions. Lucid consciousness is possible everywhere, like the sun's rays, and makes the growth of life and wisdom. Especially in Buddhism, falcon concerning alms three-la-density (dana paramita), like the rays of the sun gives life to the earth.
Myths about large birds swallow solid food seems to have originated in Mesopotamia (Mesopotamia). Snakes symbolize the subconscious or hidden aspects of the mind, the emotions and thoughts that lie hidden beneath the surface. Falcon can observe the small snake and immediately swooped down. Similarly, in the practice of getting to know the feelings, thoughts and my actions, my intellectual development can fully observe the workings of the mind and by which we can achieve liberation completely to be able to use the mind in a way that most benefits.
In Hindu iconography art, falcon was riding animal of Vishnu. In Buddhism, it is the rider's character Any None Achievement Tathagata (Amoghasiddhi), Buddha symbolizes intellectual fulfillment. Falcon is also a god of healing snakebite, epilepsy and other diseases caused by snake.END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGTHMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.31/10/2015.
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