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This is an absolutely gorgeous and finely crafted [[Tibetan]] [[Lung Ta]] [[Wind Horse]] with [[Cintamani]] [[Jewel]] embellished with ornate trappings and [[jewels]] which add a {{Wiki|touch}} of opulence to this stunning figurine. Depicted in elegant mid-trot on an oval base, it has connotations of victory，nobility and [[success]], this magnificent [[animal]] is {{Wiki|synonymous}} with strength, speed and [[vitality]], whilst the wish fulfilling [[jewels]] on its back [[symbolize]] [[wealth]] and [[treasures]]. | This is an absolutely gorgeous and finely crafted [[Tibetan]] [[Lung Ta]] [[Wind Horse]] with [[Cintamani]] [[Jewel]] embellished with ornate trappings and [[jewels]] which add a {{Wiki|touch}} of opulence to this stunning figurine. Depicted in elegant mid-trot on an oval base, it has connotations of victory，nobility and [[success]], this magnificent [[animal]] is {{Wiki|synonymous}} with strength, speed and [[vitality]], whilst the wish fulfilling [[jewels]] on its back [[symbolize]] [[wealth]] and [[treasures]]. | ||
| − | Having its origin in the old [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[Windhorse]] has several meanings in the [[Tibetan]] context. On the outer level, the [[Windhorse]] is a [[mythical]] creature that combines the speed of the [[wind]] and the strength of the [[horse]] to carry [[prayers]] from [[earth]] to the [[heavens]]. This gives rise to the [[Tibetan]] [[prayer flag]] being known as the [[Lung Ta]], which is [[Windhorse]] in [[Tibetan]]. [[Lung Ta]] is also associated with positive [[energy]] or [[life force]] and good [[luck]]. It is both the subjugator of [[evil]] and the [[vehicle]] of [[enlightenment]]. | + | Having its origin in the old [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[Windhorse]] has several meanings in the [[Tibetan]] context. On the outer level, the [[Windhorse]] is a [[mythical]] creature that combines the speed of the [[wind]] and the strength of the [[horse]] to carry [[prayers]] from [[earth]] to the [[heavens]]. This gives rise to the [[Tibetan]] [[prayer flag]] being known as the [[Lung Ta]], which is [[Windhorse]] in [[Tibetan]]. [[Lung Ta]] is also associated with positive [[energy]] or [[life force]] and good [[luck]]. It is both the subjugator of [[evil]] and the [[vehicle]] of [[enlightenment]]. One interpretation holds that the [[Windhorse]] carries the [[Dharma]] teachings wherever the [[wind]] can reach, thereby making the teachings available to everyone. The [[Windhorse]] can also serve as a [[symbol]] for the alignment of [[conditions]] that give rise to good [[fortune]], [[luck]], and [[success]]. More profoundly the [[Windhorse]] represents the subtle-body [[energy]] system, discussed in the [[yogic]] [[tradition]], as the carrier of [[mind]] – pointing toward the potential for taming the [[mind]] through working with the [[energy]] of [[human]] [[embodiment]]. |
The [[Cintamani]] (flaming or [[wish granting jewel]]) on the back of the [[Wind Horse]] which [[symbolizes]] [[wealth]] and unfolding power & possibility, is a miraculous [[treasure]] which can grant the fulfillment of wishes and is often seen in the hand of [[Ksitigarbha]] and [[Avalokitesvara]]. Besides being [[symbols]] of {{Wiki|prosperity}}, the [[jewels]] represent [[wisdom]] whilst the flames of the [[Cintamani]] represent the burning away of false [[desires]] and [[ignorance]], giving way to [[enlightenment]]. | The [[Cintamani]] (flaming or [[wish granting jewel]]) on the back of the [[Wind Horse]] which [[symbolizes]] [[wealth]] and unfolding power & possibility, is a miraculous [[treasure]] which can grant the fulfillment of wishes and is often seen in the hand of [[Ksitigarbha]] and [[Avalokitesvara]]. Besides being [[symbols]] of {{Wiki|prosperity}}, the [[jewels]] represent [[wisdom]] whilst the flames of the [[Cintamani]] represent the burning away of false [[desires]] and [[ignorance]], giving way to [[enlightenment]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:59, 13 October 2013
This is an absolutely gorgeous and finely crafted Tibetan Lung Ta Wind Horse with Cintamani Jewel embellished with ornate trappings and jewels which add a touch of opulence to this stunning figurine. Depicted in elegant mid-trot on an oval base, it has connotations of victory，nobility and success, this magnificent animal is synonymous with strength, speed and vitality, whilst the wish fulfilling jewels on its back symbolize wealth and treasures.
Having its origin in the old Tibetan Buddhism, Windhorse has several meanings in the Tibetan context. On the outer level, the Windhorse is a mythical creature that combines the speed of the wind and the strength of the horse to carry prayers from earth to the heavens. This gives rise to the Tibetan prayer flag being known as the Lung Ta, which is Windhorse in Tibetan. Lung Ta is also associated with positive energy or life force and good luck. It is both the subjugator of evil and the vehicle of enlightenment. One interpretation holds that the Windhorse carries the Dharma teachings wherever the wind can reach, thereby making the teachings available to everyone. The Windhorse can also serve as a symbol for the alignment of conditions that give rise to good fortune, luck, and success. More profoundly the Windhorse represents the subtle-body energy system, discussed in the yogic tradition, as the carrier of mind – pointing toward the potential for taming the mind through working with the energy of human embodiment.
The Cintamani (flaming or wish granting jewel) on the back of the Wind Horse which symbolizes wealth and unfolding power & possibility, is a miraculous treasure which can grant the fulfillment of wishes and is often seen in the hand of Ksitigarbha and Avalokitesvara. Besides being symbols of prosperity, the jewels represent wisdom whilst the flames of the Cintamani represent the burning away of false desires and ignorance, giving way to enlightenment.
