Simple Buddhist Prayer Flags 25 per strand 5 color Lung Ta 19cm x 22 cm

Description

You will receive one single strand of 25 prayer flags with each flag measuring approximately 19 x 22 cm.  It will stretch approximately 18 feet and a little more with the ties at the ends.  These are new printed on synthetic fiber and come rolled w
ith their ori
ginal
rubber
bands
.
Prayer fla
gs are often hung at
the highest pl
ace of
religious
significance
in both
reverence
and
joy.  The mantra 'om man
i pad
me hum,' or a 'jewel in a lotus' can be fo
u
nd on each fla
g.  This is the pray
er for the enlightenment of all sentient be
ings.  Lung Ta or the wind horse carrie
s these prayers on the wind.  These are the most
simple and common
style
of pra
yer flag found in Nepal.
Each of the colors
represents the five elements as well as different aspects of Buddh
ist teaching.  Each of the colors also cor
respond
s
to one of the Dyhani Buddh
a.  You can find more information by looking up
D
yhani or Pancha Buddha.
As the prayer
flags
wear out in the sun and r
ain the
y become a
symbol of the
impermanence
of all things
.  It is made of a thin weave
and
is not inte
nded to last long.
You can dispose of them by bur
ning them or just han
g a new strand of flags over the top
of them.
Peace!