The Golden Fishes: Eight Auspicious Symbols Card, by Kumar Lama

The Golden Fishes

In Buddhism the golden fishes represent happiness and spontaneity, as they have complete freedom of movement in the water. They represent fertility and abundance, as they multiply very rapidly. They represent freedom from the restraints of caste and status as they mingle and touch readily.

The eight auspicious symbols are the most well know group of Buddhist symbols, and are traditionally listed in the order of: (1) a white parasol; (2) a pair of golden fishes; (3) a treasure vase; (4) a lotus; (5) a right-spiraling white conch shell; (6) an endless knot; (7) a victorious banner; (8) a golden wheel.

In the Buddhist tradition these eight symbols of good fortune represent the offerings present by the great Vedic gods to Shakyamuni Buddha upon his attainment of enlightenment.

This beautiful card print comes from an image painted by the artist Kumar Lama.

Card measures 5" x 7", and is a textured folding greeting card with a blank interior, that comes in a plastic sleeve.