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The four dignities are:
The four dignities are:
*[[Garuda]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Snow Lion]]
*[[Tiger]]
*[[Tiger]]
*[[Snow Lion]]
 
*[[Garuda]]
 


Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a [[windhorse]] in
Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a [[windhorse]] in

Revision as of 19:04, 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.