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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.”
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Sculptures: kept on altars Primoridial Buddha Duality: Female, bell; Male, thunderbolt, Wellspring of all Creation Thangka: scroll paintings Wheel of Life
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Mandala
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International Buddhist Flag
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Temples & Stupa
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Prayer Beads and Prayer Wheels
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5 Meditating Buddhas Akshobhya: Anger to Wisdom of Justice Ratnasambhava: Pride to Solidarity with Humanity Amitabha: Attachment to Withdrawal from the Physical
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Vairochana: Ignorance to Enlightenment Amoghasiddhi: Extreme Emotion to Peace and Tranquility
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Five Mudras: hand gestures and finger postures
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Bodhisattva: a being who is dedicated to assisting others achieve complete Buddhahood.
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