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 | | They are resting bells and, as such, part of the Bell family, which culture seems to date back to a Bronze Age in China some 4,000 years ago, which, at its peak, extended geographically as far as Burma and Indochina. |
 | | The eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism consist of: parasol, pair of fishes, treasure vase, lotus, white-spiralling conch shell, endless knot, victory banner, and golden wheel.Groupings of eight auspicious symbols were originally used in India at ceremonies such as an investiture or coronation of a king. |
 | | In Tibetan buddhism, the banner represents eleven methods of overcoming Mara: the development of knowledge, wisdom, compassion, meditation and ethical vows; taking refuge in the Buddha,; abandoning false views,; generating spiritual aspiration, skilful means and selflessness; and the unity of the three samadhis of emptiness, formlessness and desirelessness. |
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