The Buddhist vajra may be represented with one to nine prongs. It is designed with a central shaft that is pointed at each end. Here, the surrounding eight prongs along with the central shaft make up a total of nine prongs. The central axial shaft is symbolic of the Great Buddha himself while the encompassing eight signify Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path of the Aryas or righteous beings, comprising of:
1. Right Understanding
2. Right Thought
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
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