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The prayer flag, also called the Wind Horse Flag, symbolizes the peace of the world, people and animals. Herdsmen tied the wind horse flag on the tent they had just set up in order to get the blessing of migrating by weeds; Pilgrims trudged in the desert with striking winds and horse flags to pray for a safe journey; People along the river and the lake have planted wind and horse flags to show their awe of the water god; People living in the mountains, hanging high the Wind Horse Flag is a sacrifice to the mountain gods.
Manidui
Almost all the mountains and rivers, intersections, lakes and rivers in Tibet can see an altar made of stone and slate-Manidui. Most of these stones and tablets are engraved with six-character mantra, insightful eyes, statues and various auspicious patterns, which are masterpieces of Tibetan folk artists.
Six-character proverbs
The six-character proverbs, transliterated in Chinese characters, are: Thumb (Ang), Thumb (Horse), Thumb (Ni), Thumb (Bei), Thumb (Mei) and Thumb (Hong). This is the most revered spell in Tibetan Buddhism. Tantric believes that this is the basic mantra of Tantric Lotus Department, that is, the mantra of Guanyin in Lotus Department, so it is called the six-character mantra. In Tibet, the six-character mantra can be seen almost everywhere.
Prayer wheel
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The prayer wheel, also known as "Mani" prayer wheel and prayer wheel, is related to the six-character mantra. Tibetan Buddhism believes that the more curses you hold, the more devout you are to the Buddha, and you can get rid of the pain of reincarnation. Therefore, in addition to oral recitation, people also make the "Mani" prayer cylinder, put the "six-character Daming mantra" into the prayer cylinder and turn it by hand. Tibetans put the scriptures in the prayer tube, and each turn is equivalent to chanting the scriptures once, which means that the Six-character Daming Mantra has been recited hundreds of times.
Tibetan architecture
Tibetan architecture embodies the rich experience created and accumulated by Tibetan people in long-term production practice. There are many kinds of Tibetan architecture, each with its own characteristics. Generally speaking, it can be divided into five types: temples, palaces, gardens, houses and towers.
Jokhang Temple.
the Potala Palace
Bangdacang yard
snowy mountain
You can see many amazing snow-capped mountains in Tibet. They are covered with snow and ice all year round and shrouded in mist all year round. The mountain peaks soar into the sky, soaring into the sky and glittering and translucent. Shining in the sky, sacred and majestic, like the residence of God.
Shenghu
"At that time, the mountains turned to water and turned to pagodas; In this life, I have searched all the sacred lakes just to meet you. " In Tibet, the most common people are believers around the holy lake. Every lake has a beautiful and magical legend.
Kechangtou
Kowtowing is one of the most sincere ways for Tibetan Buddhism to worship Buddha. When people kowtow and make a pilgrimage, they are worshipping their bodies. At the same time, chanting in the mouth is for "language"; I have been thinking about Buddha in my heart, for the sake of "meaning". The three have been well unified.
Sunshine and smile
Sunlight and faith are produced here. In Tibet, which is closest to the sky, and Lhasa, which is closest to the sun; When you walk here, you will feel warm all over. It seems that people's smiles are warmer near the sun.