Tibetan prayer flags ~ 2 LARGE ROLLS ~ 30' string x 2

This listing is for two traditional rolls of Tibetan prayer flags. Each roll is a string of twenty-five cotton flags in five colors, each color five times. Each individual flag measures approximately 13.5" wide x 10" high and the entire length of each string is over 28 feet. Stringing Buddhist Prayer Flags is thought to be beneficial for all beings in the immediate area, and to benefit the karma of the individual who hangs the flags. Prayer flags will deteriorate from time spent out in the elements, so they are typically renewed each Tibetan new year by pilgrams visiting sacred sites. The old flags are not removed, the new flags are simply added to the existing prayers.

Different designs are available...upon purchasing you can state which ones you would prefer, or we will choose an assortment for you. The traditional designs that are available are rolls of Tara, Windhorse, Windhorse with Buddha and stupa, Chepsum, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), or rolls that have all five of these designs on them.

Tibetan prayer flags are strung throughout the Himalayas & the world, creating an atmosphere of peace, serenity, and hope wherever they are flown. Tibet Prayer Flags are traditionally hung outside temples, at holy sites, crossroads, over bridges, roof-tops, atop mountain summits or anywhere open, where the prayers may meet the wind. Prayer flags are said to invoke compassion, harmony, peace, wisdom, strength, and to offer protection against dangers and evil.

Buyer pays $4.60 for priority shipping anywhere in the U.S with optional insurance for $1.65...we combine shipping charges for multiple auctions...

Windhorse Buddha

In the center is the Windhorse, evoking power, the subduer of evil, and the vehicle of enlightenment. Upper left is the Kyung, the destroyer of evil. Upper right is the Druk or dragon, whose roar cuts through the fog of ignorance, the prime obstacle on the path to enlightenment. Lower left is the Senge or lion, a symbol of bravery. Lower right is the Tag or tiger, who depicts strength and confidence which one must possess to follow the path and become one with the Dharma. These flags also have an image of Buddha in the top center, and a Buddhist stupa in the bottom center.

Windhorse

In the center is the Windhorse, evoking power, the subduer of evil, and the vehicle of enlightenment. The Windhorse (Tibetan Lung-ta) carrys three jewels on its back. The three jewels represent the Buddha, the Buddha Dharma, and the Sangha, or community of Buddhist monks. Upper left is the Kyung, or Garuda, the destroyer of evil. Upper right is the Druk or dragon, whose roar cuts through the fog of ignorance, the prime obstacle on the path to enlightenment. Lower left is the Senge or snowlion, a symbol of bravery. Lower right is the Tag or tiger, who depicts strength and confidence which one must possess to follow the path and become one with the Dharma.

Tara

Amidst prayers to the various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of Tibetan Buddhism, is the central figure of Tara, mankinds saviour and protector across the ocean of existence. She is said to have been born from a single tear of Avoloketshevara, the Boddhisatva of eternal compassion, and as such, she is seen as a symbol of understanding and compassion. Her love for living beings and her desire to save them from suffering on their journey to enlightenment is said to be stronger than a mother's love of her child. Through the eyes in her forehead, palms, and soles she is able to see all human pain.

Guru Rinpoche

Guru Rinpoche is credited with establishing Buddhism in Tibet through the building of Samye monastery in 8 c.e. He is shown seated on a lotus with his right hand outstretched, holding a vajra - symbol of compassion and skilful means. His left hand holds a skullcup and long-life vase brimming with nectar, showing his realisation of wisdom and emptiness. His three-coloured robes (white, red and blue) show his attainment of the three vehicles. Padmasambhava was a Siddha, a realized tantric master. In Tibet he is revered, his name means "Precious Teacher".