In China and Tibet, the mountain holds a
special place in mythology and religions because they are so close to the sky.
Tibetan Buddhists bring down the blessings of one of their most benevolent
deities, Nikadama, the female protection deity who lives high in the Himalaya
Mountains. To get her attention, tie strings of Tibetan prayer flags or white
silk scarves to the trees and bushes near your home or in your yard. If you
live in the city, you can hang them at your door to fly in the breeze. Every
time the flags and offering scarves flutter in the wind, Nikadama is blessing
you! Here is a very simple ritual you can perform alone or with loved ones to
bring luck and blessings during the waxing moon. Spring is the best time to do
this, but any waxing moon will bring fortune and providence.
Tibetan Prayer Flag 101
The color symbology of a string of
Tibetan prayer flags comes from hundreds of years of tradition. Monks always
fly the blue flag highest and it should be at the top of the string of flags,
as it symbolizes the closest you can get to higher consciousness. Other colors
that represent aspects of nature are as follows:
Blue: Sky
White: Cloud
Red: Fire
Red: Fire
Green: Water
Yellow: Earth
Yellow: Earth
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