The Swastika Symbol has for thousands of years - in almost all
human cultures on Earth - been used as a sign of luck, protection and
The Laguna Bridge and Dam in Yuma (Arizona, USA) was
built in 1905 by the U.S. Reclamation Department deco-
rated with Swastikas as a protection against water.
The famous rock church of Lalibela (Ethiopia). In the 12th
century, King Lalibela ordered to hew off 11 monolithic
churches from the red Tuff stone of Lalibela.
Galaxies, sun-systems, atoms and matter in the much more
macroscopic and microscopic, show the rotating principal of
the Swastika.
A city in Ontario was named
«Swastika» after a lucky gold
strike in 1911.
The Edmonton Swastikas Lady
Hockey Team from 1916 (long
before the Hitler-era). There were
at least three Canadian hockey
teams with Swastika’s.
This picture was taken around
1930 of Jackie Bouvier as a young
girl who later became known as
Jackie Kennedy.
The Swastika could also be seen
on jewellery such as necklaces.
Just like the Horseshoe and other
symbols, the Swastika was widely
seen as a symbol of luck like
on these lucky coins from 1933
(USA).
Corinthian silver coins from 590
B.C show a Pegasus on one side and
a Swastika on the other. (Greece)
American «Poker chips» from the
time before the 2nd World War.
An ancient Chinese Wushu coin.
The emblem of the «Red Swastika»
School in Asia.
Typical clothing of the Pagan
people who tried to live according
to nature around 1900.
as the embodiment of life and the seasonal changes. It can be found
in the old cultures of India, China, ancient Greece, Israel, America,
Europe and Africa.
Written on this postcard, made by
E. Phillips 1907 are four universal 1925 Coca Cola used the Swastika
A decoration cloth for a Chinese values. The Swastika was used as as a symbol of luck with the slogan:
candlestick from the 19th century. a luck symbol, before the Nazis «Drink Coca Cola, four cents per
The enormous Buddha Statue at Lantau Island in The blue Swastika symbolizes the misused it. bottle».
Hong Kong – the Buddha carries a Swastika on its Four Heavenly Directions and the
chest. Wheel of Life.
Picture of Nepalese Pot.
Since 1098 «this Buddha sleeps», watched over by his monks
English postcards from the time between the world
in a temple. On his chest he carries the Swastika the symbol
wars – the Swastikas are all portrayed together with of the Buddha.
words of luck and health.
In Israel you can find the Swastika
A geometric bowl kept in the sign as decoration in the old
Otago Museum dates back to the Synagogues (left: «Ein-Gedi», American chewing gum, from
8th century A.D, Greece. right: «Maoz-Haim»). before the 2nd World War. A Victorian broach from 1911.
A buddhist tempel in Seoul, Korea.
A Navajo Indian carpet, made between the 1920’s
and 1930’s. (155x57cm).
May our glorious flag and this
“lucky star” guide you and help
you wherever you are. A text from The elephant as a symbol of wis-
a US postcard at the time before dom and foresight (an illustration Found together with a jewellery
WW2. from a Kipling story 1894). collection in a closet in a cottage
Stones found on the northern side of the Ilkely Moor,
A spectacular sculpture at the York University in built 1760.
England. A Celtic design from the iron age.
Ontario, Canada. The Swastika – the elementary
power and the primal well of existence. A traditional Chinese building style, Hong Kong.
... Some people have said, «This symbol looks like that thing Hitler
In the city of Paya in Burma there
are many Pagodas. This Pagoda had.». I can tell you that this symbol doesn’t have anything to do
is next to the main Pagoda, called with any social classes. Some people say that if the corner tilts to this
«Shwemawdaw».
side it would be Hitler’s thing. That’s not an issue, since it turns both
ways. This symbol was widely known in the world 2,500 years ago, Until the beginning of the 19th
it was back in Buddha Shakyamuni’s time that it became known. A lamp post from about 1900 (Los Swastika as a symbol of luck on a century the Swastika could be
Angeles). postcard. found on many Russian bills.
Its only been a few decades since the time of Hitler and World War
II, and he stole this symbol for his own use. But the color of his
was different from ours, it was black, and what’s more, its corners
Swastika-pendant and ear rings nacre. pointed upward and it stood on its end, it was vertical. So that’s all
Carlsberg beer brewery in Denmark is fully deco-
i’ll say about the Law Wheel. We’ve only talked about how it looks rated with swastikas, like this elephant that can be
on the surface. found at the entrance of the brewery.
So then what does this symbol represent for us Buddhists? Some
Chinese ceremonial candle hol-
ders.
people say it stands for good luck — that’s how ordinary people A stairway in Los Angeles.
interpret it. I’ll tell you, the symbol marks a Buddha’s level, and Floor mosaic with the Swastika
only those who reach the level of a Buddha have it. from Cyprus, Greece.
Tikkakoski Finnish Air Force
Museum in Finland. (1918-1945)
- From «Zhuan Falun», The Fifth Talk, Li Hongzhi
For more information, please visit:
www.swastika-info.com A smaller section of an ink painting on silk from the
Han Dynasty (over 2000 years old). Found in 1970
Mosaic in the St. Sophia Church
from the 11th century (Kiev,
in China, Mawangdui. Together there are 29 comets
«Red Swastika» charity founda-
drawn and 7 of them can be seen here. The comet in
Ukraine).
Photo of a gate in Calcutta (India). the upper left is depicted in the form of a Swastika.
A fence in Hong Kong. An old house façade (Shaffer). tion, Singapore. The entrance of a Chinese garden in Hong Kong.