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Dharma Focus
Lungta (Windhorse) Prayer Flags
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Five colours
symbloizing the
five elements
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Lungta (Windhorse) are prayer flags made in five cardinal colours of yellow, green, red, white and blue,
symbolizing the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and earth respectively.
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In additions to prayers and blessings, the most prevalent symbol used on Lungta prayer flags is a
representation of a horse carrying on its back a Wish Fulfilling Jewel. Some may also carry other
auspicious symbols such as the tiger, the mythical snow lion and Garuda (a celestial royal bird) and the
eight auspicious emblems.
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By means of hoisting Lungta, you are sending blessings to the world and hence removes your obstacles and increases
you luck and fortune. When the Lungta prayer flags flutter in the breeze, their invocations and blessings are activated.
Carried by the natural energy of the wind, sent forth the blessings for the benefit of all sentient beings.
The silent prayers are blessings spoken on the breath of nature. Just as a drop of water can permeate the ocean,
prayers dissolved in the wind extend to fill all of space, quietly harmonizes the environment.
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