Do you know the Tibetan flags? They are flags made with colored fabrics that according to the Tibetan and Nepalese tradition are used to give peace, happiness and prosperity through the force of the wind.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousYou know the Tibetan flags? They are flags made with colored fabrics that according to the Tibetan and Nepalese tradition are used to give peace, happiness and prosperity through the force of the wind.
Tibetan flags are not, therefore, simple pieces of cloth but prayer symbols which derive from the Bön, or the ancient Tibetan and Nepalese religion, widespread even before Buddhism.
Primary colors, but also texts and printed figures of animals and not only that in ancient times were used by the shaman Bonpo during ceremonies and if over time, the use of these flags has been drastically reduced, actually it cannot be said that they have stopped to exist.
Even today, in fact, Tibetan flags are strung on long ropes in which different mantras are printed and are used to honor the places through the force of the wind that distributes the blessings contained in them throughout the territory. These flags are built in such a way that they can wear out over time: this symbolizes the fact that life is not eternal, that nothing is stable and everything can change.
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Tibetan flags, what and how they are
Tibetan flags also known as prayer flags can be horizontal or vertical: the former are called lung-ta, the latter darchor.
The long flags
Lung-ta literally means 'horses of the wind' and are those rectangular or square flags that are tied together with a long rope. Usually, they are of different colors with mantras representing peace, harmony, wisdom and compassion, as well as protection against misfortune.
Long flags are hung horizontally from top to bottom, they can be found for example in temples or mountain peaks. According to the Buddhist tradition, a horse must be depicted in the center of each flag, or the "wind horse" carrying on its back three sparkling jewels representing the Buddhist trinity: the Buddha, The Dharma, which corresponds to the teaching and the Sanga, the community.
The darchor flags
On the contrary, the darchor flags are attached vertically and are linked to the figure of the Dhvaja, the banner of victory on which the emblem of a deity is depicted. The pieces of cloth play out spiritual practices through the wind and their function is said to be to carry blessings through the wind.
Tibetan flags, what are they for?
As we said, prayer flags invoke compassion, harmony, peace, wisdom, and strength and protection against harm and evil. For this reason, those who have been lucky enough to see the Himalayas will surely have found them vibrant in the air. In the four corners there are images of Garuda, the Dragon, the Tiger and the Snow Lion.
these four sacred animals they symbolize wisdom, strength, intelligence and courage, not only the mantras that are reported serve to overcome obstacles, extend life and promote peace.
Tibetan flags, colors
The Tibetan flags are of five different colors, which represent the five basic elements, or the five dimensions of the Buddha. Here's what they are:
• Blue = Sky
• White = Air
• Red = Fire
• Green = Water
• Yellow = Earth
The five colors must be placed in this sequence: yellow, green, red, white and blue from left to right, or from bottom to top. Blue should always be the last color at the top, because it represents the sky, while yellow the first at the bottom, precisely because it represents the Earth.
Horizontally, the most followed order is from right to left or vice versa, the poles can be of a single color or contain all five colors of the flag.
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Tibetan flags, when to hang them
Tibetan flags must be treated with the utmost respect, they cannot be placed on the ground and to eliminate them it is necessary to set them on fire precisely because they cannot be thrown as is commonly done with other objects. The best time to hang them is in the morning or on a windy day, so that sacred symbols and texts can be carried by the wind.
You can also buy them online.
Dominella Trunfio
