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Tibetan Prayer Flags

Prayer flags are a common sight in countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, Northern India and Tibet. They are usually hung outside from the edges of roofs, from temples, between trees, and from flag poles. Mantras, or prayers, are printed on the flags and it is believed that as the wind moves the flags, it activates the blessings and sends the prayers out across the land. In this way, strings of flags send out constant positive energy for the benefit of all sentient beings, and people seeing them are reminded of the need to work for the their own peace and the welfare of others.

Although usually hung outside, there is nothing to stop them being hung up inside too, to brighten up a room or perhaps to add some 'feeling' to an indoor space. They are excellent for lessons, helping to set the mood for subjects such as geography, religious education, citizenship and pshe lesons.

 

Prayer Flags are hand printed using wooden blocks, and come in five colours, each representing a different 'element'.

Blue symbolizes Akshobhya Buddha and represents Space.

White symbolizes Ratna Sambhava Buddha and represents Water.

Red symbolizes Amitabha Buddha and represents Fire.

Green symbolizes Amoghasiddhi Buddha and represents Air.

Yellow symbolizes Vairocana Buddha and represents Earth.

 

Our flags are sourced from Boudha, Kathmandu, in Nepal. This is the site of the famous Boudha Nath Stupa and the centre of Tibetan culture in Nepal. The Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in South Asia and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Pained a brilliant white, and standing 36 meters in height, Boudhanath has become a focal point for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.

The flags are all hand printed from hand carved wooden blocks , measuring approximately 25cm by 30cm for the medium quality flags and 26cm by 34cm for the highest quality flags.

All flags come ready strung on good quality cord, with 25 flags in each roll.

High quality flags, printed on thick cotton, show the wind horse in the centre, surrounded by images of the 'Four Dignities', the Garuda, Dragon, Snow Lion and Tiger. These flags are designed to bring good luck and good fortune. Printed in bright red, blue, yellow, green and white, in a string of 25 flags. A roll of 25 flags costs just £7.50 including packaging and postage.

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Each set of flags comes with an introduction sheet that includes advice on using and handling them, together with explanations of the meanings of each flag.

 

 

 

 

Medium quality flags are on thinner fabric and show more 'rustic' printing. They usually contain a central image of Tara surrounded by mantras. These flags are designed to bring compassion. Printed in bright red, blue, yellow, green and white, in a string of 25 flags. A roll of 25 flags costs just £6.20 including packaging and postage.

Each set of flags comes with an introduction sheet that includes advice on using and handling them, together with explanations of the meanings of each flag.