I love numbered lists. My 12 Personal Commandments. My 8 Splendid Truths. The 10 Myths about happiness. The Essential 7 of Habits. Buddhism has many numbered lists—the Triple Refuge, the Noble ...

Originally published by Gretchen Rubin on LinkedIn: Buddhism has 8 “Auspicious Symbols.” What Are Your Symbols? I love numbered lists. My 12 Personal Commandments. My 8 Splendid Truths. The 10 ...

Buddhism has many numbered lists—the Triple Refuge, the Noble Eightfold Path, ... I particularly love Buddhism's eight auspicious symbols: 1. Parasol. 2. Golden fish. 3. Treasure vase. 4. Lotus. 5.

The lotus is often understood as a symbol of spiritual purity. The blooming of a lotus is said to mimic the Buddhist eightfold path — it grows from the mud (the cycle of life), it appears clean on the ...

An assembly for primary schools celebrating the Buddhist festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day, suitable for KS1 and KS2. Includes suggestions for songs and a time for reflection / prayer. BBC ...