Colors in Buddhism
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The principle colors involved in Buddhism are Blue, Black, White, Red, Green, and Yellow, and each — except for Black — are aligned to a specific Buddha. These colors each signify a virtue and a character. Lets see what these colors represent in Buddhism.
Blue-
Associated with the Akshobhya Buddha and the healer ‘Blue Buddha,’ Blue represents tranquility, ascension, the infinite, purity, and healing. Over all, the Template:Wiki represents wisdom.The light blue speaks of the limitless heights of ascension simultaneously; it embodies the duality of living and dying.
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Green denotes youth, vigor, action (Karma), and harmony. It also represents balance and is associated visually with the lush trees. Green is associated with the Buddha Amoghasiddhi.
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