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The Eight Treasures (), also known as the ''Eight Precious Things'', are popular symbols often depicted in
The Eight Treasures (), also known as the ''Eight Precious Things'', are popular symbols often depicted in Chinese art
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and on Chinese numismatic charm
Yansheng Coins (), commonly known as Chinese numismatic charms, refer to a collection of special decorative coins that are mainly used for rituals such as fortune telling, Chinese superstitions, and Feng shui. They originated during the Wester ...
s.
While technically they may be any subset
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of the much longer list of the Hundred Treasures, there is a combination that is most popular.
# The Wish-granting Pearl (寳珠/宝珠, ''Bǎozhū'') or ''flaming pearl'' symbolises the granting of wishes.
# The Double Lozenges (方勝/方胜, "Fāngshèng") symbolises happiness in marriage and counteracts maleficent influences.
# The Stone Chime (磬, "Qìng") symbolises a just and upright life.
# The pair of Rhinoceros Horns (犀角, ''Xījiǎo'') symbolises happiness.
# The Double Coins (雙錢/双钱, ''Shuāngqián'') symbolises wealth.
# The gold or silver Ingot (錠/锭, ''Dìng'')
# The Coral (珊瑚, ''Shānhú'')
# The Wish-granting Scepter (如意, '' Rúyì'')
See also
*Ashtamangala
The Ashtamangala is a sacred suite of ''Eight Auspicious Signs'' endemic to a number of religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The symbols or "symbolic attributes" () are yidam and teaching tools. Not only do these attributes (or e ...
, eight sacred treasures and symbols in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
* Cintamani
Cintāmaṇi (Sanskrit; Devanagari: चिंतामणि; Chinese language, Chinese: 如意寶珠; Pinyin: ''Rúyì bǎozhū''; Japanese Romanization of Japanese, Romaji: ''Nyoihōju; Tamil language, Tamil:சிந்தாமணி''), also ...
, a wish-fulfilling jewel in Buddhism.
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