10 Buddhist symbols and their meanings

Hamsa Hand

This symbol is very popular in many cultures and religions.In Judaismrefers to the hand of Miriam, the sister of Moses. In Islam it is known as the Hand of Fatima, named after Muhammad's daughter. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the hand with five fingers represents five of the seven chakras. It looks like an open palmed hand, but is depicted with two thumbs. The Hamsa hand is intended to protect against any harm or danger and is often found in combination with the “evil eye”. However, in order to offer optimal protection and bring good luck, the fingers should point downwards.