Amid Australian ban on Nazi symbols, Asian faith groups seek to reclaim the swastika

Buddha-swasti
In Buddhism, the swastika means eternal

A ban on Nazi symbols is now being introduced at a federal level.

Legislators are targeting and banning the use of the Nazi hakenkreuz or hooked cross to spread hate.

The Hindu, Jain and Buddhist communities say education is key to misunderstandings about the swastika.

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