Buddha

On Buddhist statues in China, the swastika (卍) on the Buddha’s chest is a mark of auspiciousness and eternity, deeply rooted in Asian religious art. The idea that the direction of the swastika—clockwise or counterclockwise—changes its meaning is a misconception; both forms have been used interchangeably in Buddhist imagery for centuries. The negative association stems solely from its 20th-century misuse in the West. In Chinese Buddhism, the swastika remains a revered symbol of the Buddha’s wisdom, virtue, and the harmonious order of the universe.