Chinese Symbols: The Eight Lucky Treasures

[Cecil Lee]

Pictures of the eight lucky treasures used by some Feng Shui Schools.
Where a picture of the eight lucky treasures are either buried on the main entrance door steps or displayed in the home or business.

[Cecil Lee]

THE EIGHT LUCKY TREASURES

In Feng Shui, the "eight lucky treasures" are special auspicious symbols believed to attract health, wealth, and good fortune. They are sometimes featured in sets and either buried at the main entrance threshold or displayed inside a home or business for enhanced luck and protection.

Here are written descriptions of the commonly used Eight Lucky Treasures:

Descriptions of the Eight Lucky Treasures

1. Gold Ingot (元宝, Yuan Bao)  
   Represents: Wealth and prosperity.  

2. Chinese Coins (古钱, Gu Qian)  
   Represents: Financial luck and protection.  

3. Ruyi Scepter (如意, Ru Yi)
   Represents: Authority, success, and power.  
 
4. Lotus Flower (莲花, Lian Hua)
   Represents: Peace, harmony, and purity.  

5. Double Fish (双鱼, Shuang Yu)*
   Represents: Abundance and harmony in relationships.  

6. Mystic Knot (吉祥结, Ji Xiang Jie)
   Represents: Endless luck and prosperity.  

7. **Conch Shell (法螺, Fa Luo)**  
   *Represents*: Spiritual growth and protection from negative energy.  
   

8. Censor / Incense Burner (香炉, Xiang Lu)
   Represents: Purification and peace.  
 

How They Are Used:

- Buried at the Entrance: The set may be carefully placed in a sealed box and buried beneath the main entrance threshold. This is believed to welcome prosperity and ward off negative energy right as you enter.

- Displayed Indoors: Each item (or the whole set) can be arranged in a special tray or display case in the living room, near the entrance, or in a business area for ongoing blessings.

[Cecil Lee]

Tibetan Buddhism features a group of eight symbols that are among its oldest and most recognized.
These symbols are the Golden Fish, the Parasol, the Urn, the Lotus Flower, the Conch Shell, the Infinite Knot, the Wheel, and the Flag.