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


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

Revision as of 17:32, 21 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 symbolizes the wind element. It abides in the south. It is said to represent unconditional confidence, disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty.