The meaning of Swastikas and teacups-Hinduism-Buddhism?

I've been trying to figure out the meaning of some brick symbols on a house in Bayonne, NJ: A row of ten Swastikas above which are two teacups on the left and right. Between the teacups is what I believe to be a lotus flower.





I know swastikas and the lotus flower were religious symbols associated with Hinduism and Buddhism before the Nazis stole them.





Anyone have any idea what the teacups could represent?





Any idea what the combination of all three of these symbols stands for?





It seems so random in the middle of Bayonne, NJ. There are no other houses around like it.

The meaning of Swastikas and teacups-Hinduism-Buddhism?
I'm intrigued too


When You say Tea Cup Do you mean as a Westerner would describe with a handle or the way a Chinese Person would describe Without


If it is without It may symbolize an offering bowl or a light holder


If You look at my 360 you will see the Swastika is it should be displayed on the chest [it is also displayed on the hands and soles of the feet too]The correct way The Nazis reversed it





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There could be a Chinese Buddhist connection


The symbol for Swastika and ten Thousand is "Wan"


The Chinese hold the Swastika to be a lucky symbol


There is some significance with the number Ten Thousand It represents All things In the same way we say The whole lot They say Ten Thousand Things


There is also a Buddhist Temple in America called Ten Thousand Buddhas The ten swastikas may therefore represent Ten Thousand


In all the other Schools of Buddhism the Swastika is usually represented as a single symbol


The lotus represents Purity and while this is represented throughout all the schools of Buddhism It does tend to show up far more in Chinese Buddhism


If Your tea cups have no handles then there may be a Chinese conection


Is the area You speak of in or near a Chinese Comunity If it is It may be worth Your while making inquiaries there


I could do with a cup of tea after all that Can I borrow one of those cups





May this help
Reply:A popular depiction of the Aum syllable in the Devanagari script (ॐ).


Aum (also Om) is a mystical or sacred syllable in the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. It is placed at the beginning of most Hindu texts as a sacred exclamation to be uttered at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas or previously to any prayer or mantra and also is said in the beginning of any puja (religious ritual). The Mandukya Upanishad is entirely devoted to the explanation of the syllable.
Reply:Actually, swastika is more a Jain symbol than a Hindu symbol.





Swastika in Jainism represents the four-fold Path to Enlightenment preached by Jina tirthankaras.





However, in Hinduism too, it is popularly used as a charm to ensure prosperity and well-being.





Contrary to what Western enthusiasts want to believe, Swastika in Hinduism does not have any spiritual significance, and is never mentioned in any scripture. It is just a popular motif, and has more worldly motivation.
Reply:Interesting and I don't have an answer, but will be watching to see what you find out. It does seem odd though, but I love odd.
Reply:"Generally, people regard that swastika symbols mean "good fortune", but most people have forgotten the very original meaning of the symbols. The very origin of swastika symbols is not from human world but from Buddha's paradise. It is a mark on Buddha's body that represents the Buddha's level and status in heaven."





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