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The Dragon symbolizes the [[water element]].
The Dragon symbolizes the [[water element]].
It abides in the west.
It abides in the west. It is said to represents generosity, spontaneous achievement, elegance, and equanimity.  
 
One source said:
:The Dragon represents generosity, spontaneous achievement, elegance, and equanimity. The vision of the dragon is to create an environment of fearlessness, warmth and genuineness. It is energetic, powerful and unwavering, yet gentle and playful.
 
:The Dragon thunders in the sky with the sound of compassion that awakens us from delusion and increases what we can know through hearing. Dragons have the power of complete communication. Displaying a dragon banner is said to protect one from slander and enhances one's reputation.


[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Symbols]]
[[Category:Symbols]]

Revision as of 17:29, 21 July 2007

Dragon – (Tib. druk) one of the four dignities, which can represent aspects of the bodhisattva attitude or qualities of the windhorse.

The Dragon symbolizes the water element. It abides in the west. It is said to represents generosity, spontaneous achievement, elegance, and equanimity.