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About Tibet
The
Symbolism of the Tibetan National Flag
1. The white
snow mountain in the center depicts the land of
the great nation of Tibet.
2.The six red
rays emanating from the sun symbolise the six original
peoples of Tibet: the Se, Mu, Dong, Tong, Dru, and
Ra.
3. The blue
rays symbolise the commitment to spirtual and secular
rule.
4. The pair
of snow-lions symbolise the complete victory of
the spiritual and secular rule.
5. The three-sided
yellow border represents the flourishing of the
Buddha's teachings. The side without a border represents
Tibet's openness to non-Buddhist thought.
6. The raised
jewel symbolises Tibet's reverence for the three
Precious Gems: the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.
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