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Buddhist Iconography Iconography usually refers to the design, creation, and interpretation of the symbolism within religious art. The word iconography.

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1 Buddhist Iconography Iconography usually refers to the design, creation, and interpretation of the symbolism within religious art. The word iconography literally means "image writing.”

2 Sculptures: kept on altars Primoridial Buddha Duality: Female, bell; Male, thunderbolt, Wellspring of all Creation Thangka: scroll paintings Wheel of Life

3 Mandala

4 International Buddhist Flag

5 Temples & Stupa

6 Prayer Beads and Prayer Wheels

7 5 Meditating Buddhas Akshobhya: Anger to Wisdom of Justice Ratnasambhava: Pride to Solidarity with Humanity Amitabha: Attachment to Withdrawal from the Physical

8 Vairochana: Ignorance to Enlightenment Amoghasiddhi: Extreme Emotion to Peace and Tranquility

9 Five Mudras: hand gestures and finger postures

10 Bodhisattva: a being who is dedicated to assisting others achieve complete Buddhahood.

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