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What are the symbols of Buddhism?

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The Eight Auspicious Symbols

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Buddhism has no one symbol such as the Christian cross, the Muslim crescent moon or the Communist hammer and sickle. In the popular mind the Dharma Wheel (eight spoked wheel) is often associated with Buddhism and is used by the US Military to mark Buddhist grave sites. Also used are the lotus flower, Buddha Footprint, Umbrella, Conch Shell and many more.

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