PALSUNGDO
Lotus Flower Pedals
 

Many theories abound at what the symbol means.  From what I gather talking to many Jidokwan seniors, the outer eight pedals are the Buddhist lotus flower. There are eight pedals that represent the Eight Fold Path. The Eight Fold Path is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths, the core of what the Buddha taught in order to relieve suffering by the destruction of ignorance (internal obstacles).  The eight outer pedals are called the "Palsungdo," or in English, Eight Sacred Ways.  Recently, some folks are attempting to make the symbol nationalist to Korea by saying that the outside edge is the Rose of Sharon, of the Moongoongwha, the national flower of Korea, however this seems incorrect, and inconsistent with the symbol's philosophical meaning.

*Special thanks to Master Al Cole for his contribution and support to Jidokwan
 

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