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'''Tiger''' – (Tib. ''tak'') one of the [[four dignities]], which can represent aspects of the Bodhisattva attitude or qualities of the [[windhorse]].
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The tiger sybolizes the air element. It abides in the south.
'''Tiger''' (Tib. སྟག, ''tak'', [[Wyl.]] ''stag'') — one of the [[four dignities]], which represent qualities of the [[windhorse]].


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The tiger symbolizes the wind element. It abides in the south. It is said to represent unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty.  
: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.


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Latest revision as of 15:00, 30 November 2023

Tiger (Tib. སྟག, tak, Wyl. stag) — one of the four dignities, which represent qualities of the windhorse.

The tiger symbolizes the wind element. It abides in the south. It is said to represent unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty.