Todayand#8217;s FBA Dharmabyte,, and#8220;Jewel as Symbol of True Selfand#8221;, is from the talk and#8220;The Jewel in the Lotusand#8221; by Sangharakshita,

The jewel is the most precious of all material things, therefore a fitting symbol of the True Self. This jewel is consciousness itself and#8211; once it comes to light it shines forth in itand#8217;s original splendor.

This talk is part of the Parables, Myths and Symbols of Mahayana Buddhism in the White Lotus Sutra Series given in 1971.