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\"PrayerTibetan Prayer Flags<\/a>\u00a0are a long tradition dating back to ancient Tibet, China and India. Today,\u00a0the practice has expanded and gained popularity in the West. It is a beautiful way to offer\u00a0prayers and send energy out into the Universe. Prayer flags contain deeply spiritual\u00a0symbolism<\/a>, are considered holy and should be treated with great care and respect.<\/p>\n

In Tibet, the word for a prayer flag is Dar Cho. \u201cDar\u201d means to increase life, health and good\u00a0fortune. \u201cCho\u201d is a word for all sentient beings. The purpose of the prayer flags then is to\u00a0bring harmony and increased abundance to all.<\/p>\n

Flags are brightly colored and feature various symbols, mantras, sutras and prayers. Mantras\u00a0are sounds that carry specific vibrations designed to influence the invisible energies that\u00a0govern the Universe. If you have heard the \u201cOM\u201d chant, then you are familiar with the power\u00a0of Mantras to connect us with the Divine energy that links us all together.<\/p>\n

Prayer flags may also contain other symbolism like the\u00a0eight auspicious symbols<\/a>, the dorje,\u00a0the four dignities, and others that enhance the focus and meaning of the prayer offerings.\u00a0Prayer flags come on ropes and can be hung horizontally or tied to vertical poles. Most are\u00a0printed on 5 different colors of cloth and come in multiples of five. The colors are presented in\u00a0a specific order: blue, white, red, green and yellow, and represent the five elements.\u00a0According to Tibetan tradition, balancing these elements leads to increased health and\u00a0harmony.<\/p>\n

When hanging prayer flags, it is considered most important to focus on proper intention and\u00a0not selfish motivations. As you hang your prayer flags, consciously send blessings out to all\u00a0beings everywhere. If you have a specific healing request, it is fine to write the person’s\u00a0name on a flag before hanging it, but always keep the focus on the benefit of the whole.<\/p>\n

Most hanging ceremonies involve a period of prayer and thanksgiving prior to raising the\u00a0flags. Traditionally, it is considered the most auspicious to hang prayer flags in the morning on\u00a0a sunny, windy day. In addition, there are many Astrological dates throughout the year\u00a0considered inauspicious, and hanging flags\u00a0should be avoided on these days.<\/p>\n

Prayer flags will naturally fade in the sunlight over time. They can be left to naturally\u00a0disintegrate, or properly disposed of in a respectful manner. They should never be allowed to\u00a0touch the ground, nor should they be discarded in the trash. The traditional method of\u00a0disposal is burning, allowing the smoke to carry the blessings out into the Universe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tibetan Prayer Flags\u00a0are a long tradition dating back to ancient Tibet, China and India. Today,\u00a0the practice has expanded and gained popularity in the West. It is a beautiful way to offer\u00a0prayers and send energy out into the Universe. Prayer flags contain deeply spiritual\u00a0symbolism, are considered holy and should be treated with great care and respect. 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