Tibetan Nun Project Small Animal Flag

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The origin of printing prayer flags in Tibet is said to date back to the 11th century.
Hanging flags are believed to constantly be sending their prayers to the universe.
The purchase of the Tibetan Nuns Project Screen Printed Prayer Flags helps to improve the lives of nuns living in exile. The aim of Tibetan Nuns Project is to provide food, clothing, housing, basic medical care and education to refugee nuns from Tibet and Himalayan regions of India. A portion of each purchase helps to provide them with a safe environment for furthering their studies.

Facts that Matter:
Tibet Collection Small Animal Prayer Flag Tibetan Nuns Project
Instructions:
Enjoy the slow fading of color as they hang in the elements. To dispose of old flags with respect, please burn them.
Ingredients:
This classic Tibetan prayer flag is hand silk screened on cotton by the Tibetan Nuns Project in Dharamsala, India. Each string is a set of 5 flags 9” high x 7” wide x 3’long
Points of interest:
This flag has contains five mythical animals. Clockwise from the upper left, Dragon, Garuda, Snowlion, Tiger and the Windhorse in the center. The hanging of prayer flags is thought to promote good fortune and to dispel danger. In Tibet, they are called Lung-ta or Windhorse, named for the traditional character who carries the prayers to the universe. On his back are the triple gems of Buddhism «Éœ Buddha (teacher), Dharma (teachings) Sangha (monastic followers). The five flag colors represent the five elements: Blue - earth, White - water, Red - fire, Saffron - infinite space and Green - wind.