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[[Image:four_dignities.jpg|frame|'''The four dignities''']] | [[Image:four_dignities.jpg|frame|'''The four dignities''']] | ||
'''Four dignities''' - are | '''Four dignities''' - are ancient symbols that represent: | ||
* Aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude, such as strength, protection and cheerfulness, or | |||
* Qualities of the [[windhorse]] | |||
The four dignities are: | |||
*[[Dragon]] | |||
*[[Tiger] | |||
*[[Snow Lion]] | |||
*[[Garuda]] | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a | Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a [[windhorse]] in | ||
the center. | the center. | ||
[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]] | [[Category:Buddhas and Deities]] | ||
[[Category:Enumerations]] | [[Category:Enumerations]] | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 1 July 2007
Four dignities - are ancient symbols that represent:
- Aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude, such as strength, protection and cheerfulness, or
- Qualities of the windhorse
The four dignities are:
Many prayer flags show the four dignities with a windhorse in
the center.