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[[Image:four_dignities.jpg|frame|'''The four dignities''']]
The '''four dignities''' are ancient symbols that represent qualities of the [[windhorse]].
 
'''Four dignities''' - are ancient symbols that represent:
* Aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude, such as strength, protection and cheerfulness, or
* Qualities of the [[windhorse]]


The four dignities are:
The four dignities are:
*[[Garuda]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Tiger]
*[[Snow Lion]]
*[[Snow Lion]]
*[[Garuda]]
*[[Tiger]]


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Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a [[windhorse]] in the center.
Many [[prayer flags]] show the four dignities with a [[windhorse]] in
the center.


[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Symbols]]
[[Category:Enumerations]]
[[Category:Enumerations]]
[[Category:04-Four]]

Latest revision as of 09:02, 16 March 2011

The four dignities are ancient symbols that represent qualities of the windhorse.

The four dignities are:

Many prayer flags show the four dignities with a windhorse in the center.