The Symbolisms in Buddhism

The Symbolisms in Buddhism is a translation of the sermons delivered by the Venerable Thích Pháp Hòa. It is a contemporary writing to reveal the symbolisms associated with the Buddha's teachings and philosophies. It is written in a format that is engaging and easy to comprehend to demonstrate how the teachings can be applied to our everyday practice. This writing is for those who are eager to discover the Dharma teachings that are hidden in the statues and decorations at the Buddhist temple, the ceremonies and rituals at the altar, and the Pali and Sanskrit translations of the Sutras. Buddhism is generally well-known as a practice of meditation and mindfulness. However, it is important to understand the history and philosophies of what the Buddha taught in order to practice the teachings at a deeper level. There are 48 beautiful hand drawn illustrations to facilitate the understanding of the symbolisms and correlate to the descriptions.