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| + | The '''[[four dignities]]''' are [[ancient]] [[symbols]] that represent qualities of the [[windhorse]]. | ||
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| − | Mythical animals that represent various aspects of the [[bodhisattva]] attitude: [[dragon]] for power, [[tiger]] for confidence, [[snow lion]] for fearlessness and [[garuda]] for wisdom. | + | [[Mythical]] [[animals]] that represent various aspects of the [[bodhisattva]] [[attitude]]: [[dragon]] for power, [[tiger]] for [[confidence]], [[snow lion]] for [[fearlessness]] and [[garuda]] for [[wisdom]]. |
Many [[prayer flags]] show the [[four dignities]] with a [[windhorse]] in the center. | Many [[prayer flags]] show the [[four dignities]] with a [[windhorse]] in the center. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:49, 14 February 2024
The four dignities are ancient symbols that represent qualities of the windhorse.
The four dignities are:
Mythical animals that represent various aspects of the bodhisattva attitude: dragon for power, tiger for confidence, snow lion for fearlessness and garuda for wisdom.
Many prayer flags show the four dignities with a windhorse in the center.
