To commence free distribution of our Dhammagiri Tees 2nd batch, Ajahn Dhammasiha goes through the meaning of every symbol and writing on the shirt:

  1. Twelve spoked Dhammacakka (Dhamma Wheel)

  2. Tiratana (Three Jewels)

  3. with Trident symbolizing Triple Gem

  4. Vajira (Diamond/Thunder Bolt) symbolizing the power of wisdom that can cut defilements in the mind, just like a diamond that is harder than any other stone, or like a flach of lighting that can destroy the darkness of delusion
  5. Lotus symbolizing the potential to rise above the dirt of the world to a state of total purity

  6. 8 Petals of the lotus symbolizing the Noble 8-Fold Path leading to that purity.

  7. Tisaraṇa (Triple Refuge) - The Pali formula of going for refuge to the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha. This apparently simple declaration actually has profound implications. If we're truly taking refuge in Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, than we're also endeavoring:

  8. To keep the 5 Precepts and establish ourselves in Virtue

  9. To practise generosity and kindness
  10. To develop the Divine Abodes of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy & Equanimity
  11. To cultivate calm, tranquility, peacefulness and concentration
  12. To develop mindfulness, awareness, wisdom, insight, knowledge, understanding.

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