The knot’s endless loops symbolize a peace that’s eternal and unbroken. In ancient times, it was often used to promote safety and calm during turbulent periods.

R outine dredging work in the Netherlands’ Korte Linschoten River in March 2024 led to the discovery of a rare, 1,000-year-old sword with an “endless knot” motif engraved on its blade.

Boulder filmmaker Michael Brown’s latest documentary, "The Endless Knot," appropriately opens with a brief description of the Tibetan Buddhist symbol from which the film borrows its title: a ...