prayer flag

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Prayer flags are printed with Buddhist prayers and are flown with the belief that the prayers are carried by the wind. These flags are a significant part of Tibetan culture, often seen hoisted on rooftops, tents, and hilltops. They are used to signify good fortune and luck and are part of various ceremonies, including weddings. The practice of offering a white scarf, known as a kha-btags or hada, also symbolizes purity and is exchanged during greetings and important life events. Prayer wheels, which are spun during prayers, are also a common custom among Tibetans.12

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…tradition is the hoisting of prayer flags on rooftops, tents, hilltops, and almost anywhere a Tibetan can be found. These flags signify fortune and good luck. The use of prayer wheels (Tibetan mani chos ’khor), which are spun during prayers in lieu of orally reciting mantras, is also common among…
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…tradition is the hoisting of prayer flags on rooftops, tents, hilltops, and almost anywhere a Tibetan can be found. These flags signify fortune and good luck. The use of prayer wheels (Tibetan mani chos ’khor), which are spun during prayers in lieu of orally reciting mantras, is also common among…
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