BUDDHA WISDOM EYES

Often depicted on Stupas (Buddhist Shrines), this symbol represents the all seeing eyes of Buddha. In Nepal, the symbology is found on the majority of all Stupas shown as giant pairs of eyes staring out from all four sides of the main tower. The Buddha eyes are so prevalent throughout Nepal, they have become a symbol of the country itself.

These are Buddha Eyes (also known as Wisdom Eyes), and they look out in the four directions to symbolize the omniscience (all-seeing) of Buddha.

The small dot between the eyes represents the third eye, a symbol of spiritual awakening. The curly mark between the eyes (where the nose should be) is the Sanskrit numeral one, which symbolizes the unity of all things.  The mark also represents the one way to reach enlightenment—through the Buddha's teachings.