<p>Take a look at the <a href="http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/b8symbol.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">8 auspicious symbols</a>, </p>

<p>The<br>
Auspicious Drawing, sometimes refereed to as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endless_knot" rel="nofollow noreferrer">infinite knot</a> 
represents the intertwining of wisdom and compassion. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/iChlR.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/iChlR.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>The <a href="http://symboldictionary.net/?p=1669" rel="nofollow noreferrer">manji</a> (Japanese Buddhism) is said to represent love and mercy, in certain situations. 
This symbol should not be confused with the <a href="http://www.religie.eu/SLANG-occultisme/4.7art.Swastica/2.ancient-symbol/2.ancient-symbol.htm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">swastika</a>, which is completely different. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/WMmYl.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/WMmYl.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

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<p>The right hand of <a href="https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/q/13465/254">this statue</a> shows the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra#Varada_Mudr.C4.81" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Varada Mudrā</a> which represents generosity and compassion.</p>

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Nice, can't believe I forgot to look for mudras
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<p>What are the possible symbols of mercy and/or compassion in Buddhism? As always answers with supporting references are appreciated.</p>

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Symbols of mercy in Buddhism?
# Symbols of mercy in Buddhism?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-01-24)

What are the possible symbols of mercy and/or compassion in Buddhism? As always answers with supporting references are appreciated.

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-01-25. Score: 1

Take a look at the [8 auspicious symbols](http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/b8symbol.htm),

The  
Auspicious Drawing, sometimes refereed to as the [infinite knot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endless_knot)
represents the intertwining of wisdom and compassion.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/iChlR.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/iChlR.png)

The [manji](http://symboldictionary.net/?p=1669) (Japanese Buddhism) is said to represent love and mercy, in certain situations.
This symbol should not be confused with the [swastika](http://www.religie.eu/SLANG-occultisme/4.7art.Swastica/2.ancient-symbol/2.ancient-symbol.htm), which is completely different.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/WMmYl.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/WMmYl.png)


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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-01-25. Score: 1

The right hand of [this statue](https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/q/13465/254) shows the [Varada Mudrā](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra#Varada_Mudr.C4.81) which represents generosity and compassion.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Nice, can't believe I forgot to look for mudras  

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