Buddhism Symbol is an integral and important part of the Buddhist religion. The Buddhism symbol reflects the teaching of Lord Gautama Buddha who himself is a enlighten persona. Eon ago the Buddhist religion never used the image or statue of Buddha but the symbol as part of its religious rites. But today the Buddhist rites and ceremonies is incomplete without the statue/image of Lord Buddha and its stands prominently in any type of the Buddhist ceremony. However this is not to say that the Buddhism Symbol has lots it significance in the modern world, far from it, these symbols still occupies the central stage in its ceremonies and rites.

Buddhism Symbol consists of eight symbols that are very important for the follower of this particular religion. The ardent followers of Buddhism know the relevance and importance of these symbols as it part of the teaching of Lord Gautama Buddha. These eight symbols are popular representations that are followed by the followers of Buddhism with great dedication. It was relevant hundreds of years ago and it is as relevant today also.

The eight Buddhism Symbol that are revered and held with great respects by it followers have meanings that significance to each and every Buddhists. These symbols are the Endless Knot, Golden Fishes, Lotus, Om Mani Padme Hum, Parasol, Swastika, Triratna and Varada Mudra. These symbols are especially important in Theravada Buddhist countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand. As the religion spread, its symbolism was further enriched by the different cultures of the particular areas. If you look at Buddhism in Tibet, it has a rich symbolic tradition. The eight auspicious symbols is also known as Ashtamangala (ashta meaning eight and mangala meaning auspicious) in Sanskrit.