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1. • • The snow lion, described as a white lion with a turquoise mane in Tibetan cultural classics, symbolizes strength, fearlessness, and joy, representing the snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Tibet. It is frequently mentioned in Tibetan folk songs and proverbs believed to live in the highest Himalayas, guarding every aspect of the land.
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   What does a snow lion represent in Tibetan mythology?

   • Snow lion is frequently mentioned in Tibetan folk songs and proverbs. It is thought to live in the highest mountains as it is the "king of beasts" that would tower over other animals of the lower levels. Snow lions may also represent hermits and yogis who live high up in the mountains.

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   Why do Tibetans wear snow lions?

   • Since 1909 the snow lion has been part of the Tibetan flag in various designs. Since the popular uprising of the Tibetans in 1959 against the Chinese Communist occupants, the flag has been forbidden within China. Now it has become a strong symbol among exile Tibetans and for the whole world for Tibetan identity and freedom.

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   What does a snow lion symbolize?

   • The snow lion, described as a white lion with a turquoise mane in Tibetan cultural classics, symbolizes strength, fearlessness, and joy, representing the snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Tibet. It is frequently mentioned in Tibetan folk songs and proverbs believed to live in the highest Himalayas, guarding every aspect of the land.

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   Is a snow lion a national emblem of Tibet?

   • Its use is outlawed in the People's Republic of China. The emblem of Tibet, adopted by 1947. From 1909 until 1959, a single snow lion or a pair of them was used as the national emblem of Tibet on coins, postage stamps, banknotes and the national flag of Tibet.

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   Which animal is depicted in the emblem of Tibet?

   • Snow Lion as depicted in the Emblem of Tibet. The Snow Lion (sometimes spelled snowlion; Tibetan: གངས་སེང་གེ་, Wylie: gangs seng ge; Chinese: 雪獅) is a celestial animal of Tibet.

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   What is a snow lion in journey to the west?

   • In Journey to the West published in 1592, Snow Lion is depicted as one of monster-spirits. The flag of Tibet, in use in Tibet from 1916 to 1950. It features two Snow Lions amongst other elements and is still used by the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. Its use is outlawed in the People's Republic of China. The emblem of Tibet, adopted by 1947.

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   Snow Lion as depicted in the Emblem of Tibet. The Snow Lion (sometimes spelled snowlion; Tibetan: གངས་སེང་གེ་, Wylie: gangs seng ge; Chinese: 雪獅) is a celestial animal of Tibet.

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   The snow lion, described as a white lion with a turquoise mane in Tibetan cultural classics, symbolizes strength, fearlessness, and joy, representing the snow-capped mountains and glaciers of Tibet. It is frequently mentioned in Tibetan folk songs and proverbs believed to live in the highest Himalayas, guarding every aspect of the land.

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   The Snow Lion – or ‘Gangs Seng Ge’ in Tibetan, is a powerful celestial animal that resides in the eastern Himalayas. Protector of Buddha, it personifies fearlessness and a cheerful mind. For more than a century it has remained the national emblem of Tibet.

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   The Snow Lion is the national emblem of Tibet. The Snow Lion resides in the East and represents unconditional cheerfulness, a mind freed from doubt, clear and precise. It has a beauty and dignity resulting from a synchronized body and mind.

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   The snow lion appears on the national flag of Tibet holding up the three jewels of refuge. The roar of the Snow Lion embodies the sound of Sunyata (emptiness), truth and fearlessness. It also roars the powerful and life changing teachings of Buddha that dispel fear and suffering.

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    In the realm of symbolism, the Snow Lion stands as the emblem of Tibet, embodying the essence of its snow-covered mountains and glaciers. Additionally, it serves as a representation of the resilience, bravery, and joy intrinsic to the Tibetan people.

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    Amidst the Himalayas, the Snow Lion embodies enlightenment, joy, and protection in Tibetan culture, a symbol of spiritual aspiration.