Garuda(Tibetan ‘ KHYUNG’):
A sworn enemy of Nagas and snakes, it represents the fire element and is lord of the skies. He is often seen with a serpent clutched between his talons and beak.
The pair of golden fish.
Having complete freedom in water, fish represent happiness, fertility, and abundance. On a spiritual level, they represent the abundance of the Buddha’s energy , which never diminishes, no matter how much is given away.
Cintamani
Cintamani are wish-granting jewels and additionally represent wisdom. When depicted in sets of 3, they represent the body, speech and mind of Buddha such as the practitioner may possess. Cintamani are also referred to as the “Thinking Jewel” and symbolize the importance of teaching and as well as the enlightened mind.
