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Tiratana (triratana, triratna, tisarana, triple gem, three treasures)

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The tiratana is Buddhist emblem symbolizing the three "jewels," (or refuges) of Buddhism. These are the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha), and the Sangha (the community of believers).

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