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'''Snow lion''' (Tib. ''seng'') — one of the [[four dignities]], which represents qualities of the [[windhorse]].
'''Snow lion''' (Tib. ''sengé''; [[Wyl.]] ''seng ge'') — one of the [[four dignities]], which represents qualities of the [[windhorse]].


The snow lion symbolizes the [[earth element]]. It abides in the East. It is said to represent unconditional cheerfulness, a mind free of doubt, clear and precise.  
The snow lion symbolizes the earth element. It abides in the east. It is said to represent unconditional cheerfulness, a mind free of doubt, clear and precise.  


[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Buddhas and Deities]]
[[Category:Symbols]]
[[Category:Symbols]]

Revision as of 23:41, 24 January 2011

Snow lion (Tib. sengé; Wyl. seng ge) — one of the four dignities, which represents qualities of the windhorse.

The snow lion symbolizes the earth element. It abides in the east. It is said to represent unconditional cheerfulness, a mind free of doubt, clear and precise.