dharma jewel (blue one)
means truth - Buddha taught the truth about life
buddha jewel (yellow one)
reminds Buddhists that everyone can achieve enlightenment
sangha jewel (red one)
means spiritual community - need the support of others
lotus flower
represents possibility for all beings to grow spiritually
vajra
represents wisdom which is able to destroy ignorance
prayer wheel
sacred symbols on it remind buddhists of important figures
incense
reminds buddhists that actions have an effect
Buddha Rupa
statue to remind them of enlightenment
mala beads
prayer beads remind them of certain Buddhist figures
offering bowls
represent the 7 traditional offerings for visitors
candles
represents the light of the Buddha's teachings
mudras 1
represents the completion of the Buddha's enlightenment
mudras 2
represents the courage and fearlessness of the Buddha
mudras 3
represents the Buddha's composure during meditation
mudras 4
represents the teachings of the Buddha
