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Eight lucky signs and their significance:
DUG (parasol):
The Parasol of authority symbolises the authority of Buddha. The
Parasol protects the head from The scorching heat of Sun just as
the law protects The mind from The scorching passion.
BHUMPA (vase): The
Vase represents a repository of limitless material wealth, good
health and long life.
 DHUNGKAR (conch
shell): It symbolizes reverberating sound of Dharma and signifies
The awakening of sentient beings from The sleeping state of Their
ignorance. It persuades Them towards the path of noble deeds that
are beneficial to others. Gautam blew the conch shell when he
decided to preach the law. the Conch shell is blown in
commemoration of this event whenever there is a special sermon by
a high lama.
 GYALTSEN (banner
of victory): This symbol signifies the fortune of having victory
of good over the evil forces which hinders the success of noble
goals and also proclaims the victory of diety over evil. It is
used in processions.
 SERNYA (pair of
golden fishes): Symbolizes resurrection of eternal life, rebirth
etc. The pair signifies the ability to swim with ease without
obstruction in the ocean of this world. They may also be taken to
symbolize the eye of perception as fish can see through muddy
water. The fish couple suggests mutual aid and indispensability
between male and female material life.
PEMA (lotus flower):
It symbolizes the ultimate goal namely enlightenment. As the Lotus
comes out of dirt but does not carry any dirt similarly law is
free of all earthly matters.
 PALBHEU (knot
of eternity): It is law without beginning and without end which
symbolizes Eternity. The curly hair on the chest of Buddha has the
appearance of Knot Eternity. It is also called as lucky net and
symbolizes Brahamajala representing all the theories and
philosophies of the universe.
 CHOEKYI KHORLO
(wheel of dharma): It symbolizes the propagation of Buddha's
teaching. The first sermon setting in motion of the cycle of law
is symbolist in a wheel with eight spokes, which stand for eight
fold path.
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