Large Tibetan flag with mantra and the 5 colors.

Hang flags and they will be like prayers and blessings carried by the wind. This flag is called Lung ta (which means “wind horse”) in Tibetan.

The five colors of the Tibetan flag represent :

1. Blue for space and sky.
2. White for air.
3. Red for the light.
4. Green for water.
5. Yellow for the earth.

Sometimes the yellow is replaced by the color orange, but this corresponds to the earth in all cases.

Meaning of the horse in Tibet.

They are called “wind horse flag”, because the horse is printed on them. The horse, represents for the Tibetan people, the three Jewels of Buddhism, Buddha Dharma (for his teachings) and the Sangha (the Buddhists).

Why hang prayer flags?

The mantra flag will be hung for repentance, to ward off diseases, dispel hatred, attract joy and prosperity. The flags of Tibet will be placed exposed to the wind so that their prayers can be distributed according to the wind.

This model is large 102 * 95 cm, it can be placed on top of a mast. Smaller flag banners will be hung on the flagpole. You can find the banners by clicking HERE.

We remind you that the tradition wants that even very worn, a flag of prayer is not thrown in the garbage.

In order to preserve the effect of the prayers sown to the 4 winds, it is customary to burn it and scatter its ashes.

Note on the Tibetan Flag:

Package includes 1 flag 102 * 95 cm (without pole).