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Tibetan Prayer Flags

Tibetan Prayer Flags

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Prayer Flags are inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers, and mantras. 
Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have hung these flags outside their homes and places of spiritual practice for the wind to carry the beneficent vibrations across the countryside. 
Prayer flags are said to bring happiness, long life and prosperity to the flag distributer and those in the vicinity. The prayers printed on the flags bear traditional Buddhist symbols, protectors and enlightened beings - representing aspects of enlightened mind i.e. compassion, perfect action, fearlessness, etc. Displayed with respect, the flags impart a feeling of harmony and protection.

Each flag measures approx. 23x31cm   – 25 flags on the string
Full Length measures approx. 680cm

Prayer Flags are intentionally left unhemmed. It is symbolic of the inevitable passing of all things that they fade and fray. Made from Nylon.

Four designs
Tara: Known as a direct agent of compassion, actively engaged in helping beings overcome fear, obstacles, and suffering.
Windhorse: Known as a positive energy.
Kalachakra Symbol: Known to offer profound protection, invokes blessings and wards of negative influences.
Guru Padmasambhava: Known for transforming negative energy into more peaceful and compassionate forms, and with developing power and a heart of loving-kindness and compassion.

 

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