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Buddhist Iconography
•Iconography usually refers to the design, creation, and interpretation of the symbolism
within religious art. The word iconography literally means "image writing.”
•Wheel of
Life
• Primoridial Buddha
Duality: Female, bell; Male,
thunderbolt, Wellspring of
all Creation
Mandala
International Buddhist Flag
Temples & Stupa
Prayer Beads and
Prayer Wheels
Akshobhya:
Anger to
Wisdom of
Justice
5 Meditating
Buddhas
Ratnasambhava:
Pride to Solidarity
with Humanity
Amitabha:
Attachment to
Withdrawal
from the
Physical
Amoghasiddhi:
Extreme Emotion
to Peace and
Tranquility
Vairochana:
Ignorance to
Enlightenment
Five Mudras:
hand gestures and
finger postures
Bodhisattva: a being who is dedicated to
assisting others achieve complete Buddhahood.