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Buddhist Symbology Part 5: Treasure Vase

Buddhist Symbology Part 5

Treasure Vase

What could be more valuable than the teachings of Buddha? The treasure vase represents this wonderful, inexhaustible treasure. The vase in this situation is a round pot, with a long neck and a jewel on top.

There is a tradition in India of burying treasure in these vases, but the treasure in this vase is limitless.

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