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What are the spiritual benefits of hoisting and displaying the Tibetan Prayer Flags?

9/17/2021

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​A Tibetan prayer flag, a rectangular colored cloth that is colorful and rectangular in shape, can be found strung on trails or high up in the Himalayas. They can be used to bless the countryside or for other purposes.

There are two types of prayer flags. The horizontal ones are called Lung ta and the vertical ones are called Darchog. Prayer flags are traditionally sold in sets of five, one for each of the five colors associated with the five elements of fire, earth, air, water, and sky.
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Tibetan Prayer flags have traditionally been used to promote peace, compassion, wisdom, and strength. These prayer flags are not used to pray to gods. This is a common misconception. Tibetans believe that the mantras and prayers that are inscribed on these prayer flags will be carried by the wind in vast areas surrounding the region, to spread compassion and goodwill to all living things. Prayer flags are believed to benefit to everyone.

In addition, it is believed that the person hoisting and displaying such prayer flags also received special grace and blessings from the divine.

It is believed that as the flags fade, the prayers become part of the universe. As life changes and is replaced with new life, Tibetans renew hope for the future by constantly mounting new flags alongside their old ones. This act symbolizes acceptance of all life's changes as well as acknowledgment of the greater, ongoing cosmic cycle of birth, death, and regeneration.

These prayer flags are considered sacred and are meant to be treated with love, respect, and reverence. One should not disrespect them by throwing them on the ground or walking over them or even wearing them as clothing!   Usually, Tibetans change these prayer flags during their new year and then old prayer flags are respectfully disposed off by ritual-burning.

Read further:

  • ​Origin and progress of Buddhist Tantra and the various Buddhist Tantric Texts
  • What are the Tibetan Prayer Flags?
  • ​​What are the Symbols and Prayers associated with the Tibetan Prayer Flags?
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