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flags are inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers,
and mantras. Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have planted 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 planter and those in the vicinity.
Dharma
prints bear traditional Buddhist symbols, protectors and enlightened
beings. As the Buddhist spiritual approach is non theistic, the
elements of Tantric iconography do not stand for external beings,
but represent aspects of enlightened mind i.e. compassion, perfect
action, fearlessness, etc. Displayed with respect, Dharma prints
impart a feeling of harmony and bring to mind the precious teachings.
All flags from Radiant Heart are hand printed on good quality 100%
cotton fabric with nontoxic colorfast textile paints. The details
in each design are quite precise and the colors are pure and bright.
Dharma
flags may be placed either inside of a building to increase the
spiritual atmosphere or outdoors where the wind can carry their
prayers. Traditionally, they are fastened to eaves or sewn onto
ropes to be displayed horizontally or they are fastened to wooden
poles for vertical display. Sets of five color flags should be put
in the order: yellow, green, red, white, blue (from left to right
or from bottom to top.) The colors represent the elements: earth,
water, fire, cloud, sky.
Because
the symbols and mantras on these prints are sacred, we ask that
they be treated with the traditional Tibetan respect - please do
not place them on the ground or use them in articles of clothing.
When disposing of an old print please burn it.
About Prayer Flags
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