What Are the Commonly Used Buddhist Symbols?

The spirituality Buddhism offers is one of peace and contentment. Buddhist symbols have become increasingly popular in the last ten years. Many decorators now incorporate some of the Buddhist materials when they are decorating. Rather, they are used to bring others in touch with Buddhist art and the teachings that Buddhists practice.


One of the most prevalent Buddhist symbols is the Buddha statue. Most followers of the Buddhist practice possess one of these statues as a reminder of the Buddha. You can always find the big Buddha bellied statues at many consignment stores and shops. It seems as if the "laughing" Buddha is a novelty that many Western collectors love to have in their collections.


One symbol that has made its way into the jewelry industry is the chant "Om Mani Padme Hum." You can now find necklaces and rings with this chant inscribed in Sanskrit. Buddhists use this chant to reach a higher state of meditation. Buddhists chant and pray by counting each bead and saying a prayer.


The number of traditional beads used by a Tibetan Buddhist is 108 and this equals the number of mantras said by the user.eBay has many stores that sell traditional artifacts. You can buy the traditional Buddha statue, rings that bear the chant "Om Mani Padme Hum" or even find prayer beads carved from fragrant woods and bones.

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