{"product_id":"tibetan-prayer-flags-lungta-wind-horse","title":"Tibetan Prayer Flags – Traditional Lungta Wind Horse Flags for Blessings \u0026 Protection","description":"\u003ch6\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTibetan prayer flags originate from the ancient pre-Buddhist Bon tradition of Tibet and are closely associated with sacred rites and rituals. These flags traditionally feature mantras, prayers, deities, and auspicious symbols believed to bring blessings, peace, and protection to the environment and all beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany prayer flags include the sacred mantra \u003cstrong\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum (ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most well-known and widely recited mantras in Tibetan Buddhism. As the wind passes through the flags, it is believed that the prayers and compassionate energy printed on them spread in all directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan culture, prayer flags are arranged in five colours representing the five natural elements: sky, air, fire, water, and earth. These are known as \u003cstrong\u003eLungta\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003eWind Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of strength, good fortune, and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lungta arrangement is believed to transform misfortune into happiness and spread positive energy throughout the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eDetails\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: 37 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n10 leaves\u003cbr\u003e\nEach leaf approx. 3.5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n10 leaves\u003cbr\u003e\nEach leaf approx. 5.5 × 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: 84 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n10 leaves\u003cbr\u003e\nEach leaf approx. 7 × 9.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand screen printed on cotton mixed fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Tibetan prayer flags are hung on mountain ridges, temples, and sacred passes throughout the Himalayas. They are often placed in high locations so the wind can carry the blessings and prayers across the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily hang them at home on doors, windows, balconies, trees, garden spaces, or meditation areas. Prayer flags are also meaningful gifts symbolising peace, protection, and good wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the flags naturally fade in the sun and wind, symbolising the spreading of blessings into the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Himalaya Centre","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":56849320477047,"sku":"PF-OM-S","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56849320509815,"sku":"PF-OM-M","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56849320542583,"sku":"PF-OM-L","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/3574\/products\/il_1588xN.2971485393_63br.jpg?v=1616767379","url":"https:\/\/www.thelittletibet.com\/products\/tibetan-prayer-flags-lungta-wind-horse","provider":"The Little Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}