Today's FBA Dharmabyte,, "Jewel as Symbol of True Self", is from the talk "The Jewel in the Lotus" 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 - once it comes to light it shines forth in it'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.