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'''Tiger''' – one of the [[Four dignities]], which are mythical animals which represent various aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude.
'''Tiger''' – (Tib. ''tak'') one of the [[four dignities]], which can represent aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude or qualities of the [[windhorse]].


The Tiger symbolizes unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty. It is relaxed yet energized; resting in a gentle state of being that has a natural sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, referring to the state of enlightenment.
The tiger sybolizes the air element. It abides in the south.


The Tiger abides in the south.
One source said:
 
:The Tiger symbolizes unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty. It is relaxed yet energized; resting in a gentle state of being that has a natural sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, referring to the state of enlightenment.
Associations: main quality is confidence, dominance over forest, and the air element.


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

Revision as of 16:29, 1 July 2007

Tiger – (Tib. tak) one of the four dignities, which can represent aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude or qualities of the windhorse.

The tiger sybolizes the air element. It abides in the south.

One source said:

The Tiger symbolizes unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty. It is relaxed yet energized; resting in a gentle state of being that has a natural sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, referring to the state of enlightenment.