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This beautiful full-color prayer banner depicts the divine Windhorse at the center carrying the flaming wish-fulfilling jewels and surrounded by the Eight Auspicious Symbols and the eight different symbols of offerings at the sides, and the four dignities (Garuda, Dragon, Snowlion and the Tiger) at the four corners. The top three deities are Manjushri ("Wisdom"), Chenrezig ("Compassion") and Varjapani ("Protection"). The bottom three animals are the unions of the opposites, and two sets of flaming wish-fulfilling jewels. The prayer text is the "Victorious Banner Sutra" ("Gyaltsen Semo", in Tibetan).
The Victory Banner (Gyaltsen Semo) is the most popular prayer flag/banner. Victory Banners are used to overcome obstacles and disturbances. Shakyamuni Buddha gave the Victory Banner Sutra to Indra, king of the God realm. Indra was instructed to repeat this sutra when going into battle in order to protect his troops and to ensure victory over the demigods. The sutra has many protective dharanis to overcome obstacles, enemies, malicious forces, diseases and disturbances. This sutra is synonymous with the word "Success" and hanging it is believed to bring about success to the hoister and the everyone touched by it's wind. A must-have for every Buddhist home, to be hung on the roof-top.
Material : 100% Bright Polyester Size : 27" x 40"
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