Article for Buddhistdoor Global part 2:
The origin & meanings of the 8 Auspicious Symbols
http://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/painting-the-eight-auspicious-symbols-for-the-dalai-lama-part-2
http://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/painting-the-eight-auspicious-symbols-for-the-dalai-lama-part-2