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'''Four dignities''' - are mythical animals which represent various aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude, like strength, protection and cheerfulness. They are: [[Dragon]], [[Tiger]], [[Snow Lion]] and [[Garuda]].
'''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]]


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Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a wind-horse in
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 15:30, 1 July 2007

The four dignities

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.