What Our Logo Symbolizes
Buddha Image
The Buddha image represents Bodhisattva Maitreya's completeness of spiritual practice and perfections of virtues (paramitas), having achieved cessation of rebirth and death and neither appearing nor disappearing.
About 'OM'
Om is a powerful bija (Sanskrit term, literally seed) mantra. It is considered a supreme mantra, hailed by all Buddhas.
Rays of Light
The rays of light represent the four immeasurable virtues (i.e. kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity) that pervade the world like the rays of rising sun that illuminate the world. The four immeasurable virtues help to ensure the rebirth of the sentient beings in higher realms of existence where they can achieve enlightenment through the three 'Vehicles' ('Vehicle' means a mode or method of spiritual practice in Buddhism).
Lotus
The Lotus represents the four sublime attributes of Nirvana (i.e. eternity, bliss, true self, and purity) which prevent the sentient beings from being tainted with afflictions, thus achieving tranquillity.
Red Colour
The colour red represents the magnificent power of Buddha's teachings that can suppress anger or hatred. It also represents fervent kindness and warmth.