Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (II)

Mythical Buddhist predatory bird: Composed of a human, bird, cow, and other animals. Represents achieving wisdom and Paramita.
Mythical Buddhist predatory bird: Composed of a human, bird, cow, and other animals. Represents achieving wisdom and Paramita.

Dharma-wheel flanked by two deer: Composed of the Dharma wheel and two deer lying down. When people see the wheel of Dharma they will feel compassion and will take delight in the Dharma.
Dharma-wheel flanked by two deer: Composed of the Dharma wheel and two deer lying down. When people see the wheel of Dharma they will feel compassion and will take delight in the Dharma.

The Wheel of Dharma: Round form. It is divided into a decorative base and non-decorative base, symbolizing the unceasing spread of the Dharma.
The Wheel of Dharma: Round form. It is divided into a decorative base and non-decorative base, symbolizing the unceasing spread of the Dharma.

Mandala: Round, prism, and octagonal pattern. Can be made of wood, bronze, and clay. It represents the homes of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and saints.
Mandala: Round, prism, and octagonal pattern. Can be made of wood, bronze, and clay. It represents the homes of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and saints.

The Sword of Wisdom and scripture: A series of paintings. The sword is either painted on the bottom and the scripture on top, or the sword is painted on the left and the scripture on the right. The sword represents wisdom, and the scripture represents the Dharma.

Sun, Moon, and Precious Flame: Composed of a sun, moon, and small flame. The sun symbolizes the body of the Dharma, the moon symbolizes the body, and the precious flame symbolizes double fortune.

The Four Harmonious Friends: Composed of an elephant, monkey, rabbit, a bird, and an old tree. Represents harmony and happiness.
The Four Harmonious Friends: Composed of an elephant, monkey, rabbit, a bird, and an old tree. Represents harmony and happiness.

Bhavachakra (the six ways of rebirth): In the center are three symbols of evil. The second layer is the six ways of rebirth, and the third level is the twelve nidanas ascetic practices. It depicts various behaviors in the course of human life.
Bhavachakra (the six ways of rebirth): In the center are three symbols of evil. The second layer is the six ways of rebirth, and the third level is the twelve nidanas ascetic practices. It depicts various behaviors in the course of human life.