Where do prayer flags come from?
Originating in Tibet, they were first used as banners to differentiate warriors going into battle. As Buddhism proliferated in Tibet during the seventh century and flags were used for blessings to protect Buddha, they became known as prayer flags.
What is Buddhism religion?
Buddhism is one of the world’s largest religions and originated 2,500 years ago in India. Buddhists believe that the human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or nirvana.
What does the Tibetan flag represent?
Since the 1960s, it is used a symbol of the Tibetan independence movement. According to the Central Tibetan Administration website, the symbolism of the flag includes the mountain representing Tibet, the snow lions of “a unified spiritual and secular life,” three-colored jewel of the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.
In which countries is the stringed prayer flags a common sight at some places of worship *?
In Tibet, Nepal, and India, it is common to see strings of brightly colored flags tied outside buildings. These yellow, green, red, white, and blue flags flap in the wind outside homes, restaurants, and temples.