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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.
- Dreaming of The Four Dignities
- Four Profound Symbols — “Sacred Qualities”
- No Dragons in Your Bedroom
- Not Just For Prayer Flags — Garuda, Snow Lion, Tiger and Dragon
- The Four Animals of Dignity, Plus One?
- Garuda (Chung) — All-Seeing Watchful Protector
- Snow Lion (Seng) — The Purifying and Playful Protector
- Tigers (To Or Tak) — The Fierce and Fearless Protector
- Dragons (YUL Or Jyotiṣa) — The All-Seeing Wisdom Protector
- The Four Dignities Plus Raven?
Traditionally, a dream of any one of the Four Great Ones would be auspicious. Even if we haven’t had such a dream, we can aspire to having such a fortunate vision in the future. In Tibetan Buddhism, the four dignities are powerful and fantastical deities protecting not only our dreams, but our minds. They protect Buddhism and the Dharma. They prote...
There is no doubt they are emblems for concepts that are profound and important — in visual forms that resonate with our minds. They are real in the spiritual sense. They are so important, that they are known as the Four Dignities in Tibetan Buddhism. Together with Wind Horse, they appear on many of the beautiful prayer flags in Tibetan Buddhism — ...
No, a dragon is not likely to appear in your bedroom, but don’t be surprised if one flies into your dreams or even your waking meditations. You don’t have to believe they are “real” in the flesh-and-bones sense; but never doubt they exist in the ultimate reality of Oneness and Everythingness. They are powerful essences that exist in mind space — an...
They do appear on nearly all prayer flags, together with mantras and the ever-present wind-horse in the center. In Bhutan they are elevated to “national animals” with Raven in the center (emblematic of Black Mahakala) instead of a wind-horse. But, they are not just symbols. They are mind-guardians of the highest order. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Four...
1) Garuda: Activity Power, North, Air/Wind Element, Green Tara and Amoghasiddhi Buddha, Green Color, Nose Sense Organ 2) Snow Lion: Pacifying Power, East, usually Akshobhya Buddha, Water Element, Eyes Sense Organ (In some lineages assoicated with Vairochana.) 3) Tiger: South, Increasing Power, Ratnasambhava Buddha, Earth Element, Yellow Color, Tong...
Garudas are always active — flying, swooping, watching. They aren’t just the wind of the north; they are virtual hurricanes of fearless energy. Garuda represents fearlessness, power, and wisdom — most suitable for the guardian of the northern direction — the domain of fearless Noble Green Tara. Tara, the supreme Mother of Wisdom, therefore the Moth...
Snow Lions (Seng) are known to be fierce — yet playful. In iconography and art, we see them dancing playfully like puppies. But, don’t mistake them for silly. They can become ferocious in an instant! And, definitely don’t confuse them with snow leopards — they hate that! Snow Lions are especially pre-eminent as they are considered the protector of ...
Tigers are one of the Four Dignities and the protector of the southern direction. The color yellow is associated with this direction, as is Ratnasambhava Buddha and the Jewel family. It is on the back of the Tigress that Guru Padmasambhava — in wrathful form as Dorje Drolo — flew to Bhutan to Taksang Monastery. Appropriately, this is how the sacred...
Dragons are the protector of the western direction, and their element is fire. The color redis associated with this direction, as is Amitabha Buddha. They are seen as benevolent deities that bring rainfall and bring prosperity. They are also seen as the guardians of Tibet’s lakes and rivers. The dragon (Druk) is the embodiment of primordial power. ...
What about the center? In Tibetan Buddhism, the center is a direction. We often speak of ten directions, East, South, West, North, Up, Down and the quarters. The main four guardians are not only the Four Dignities, but their Kings — the Guardian Kings in Buddhism, such as Kubera in the north. (We’ll save that for another story!) But what about the ...
- The Snow Lion: Fearless Presence and Strength The Snow Lion represents the unwavering presence and fearlessness within us. Symbolizing the element of earth, this dignity embodies strength, stability, and courage.
- The Garuda: Transcendence and Freedom As the symbol of air, the Garuda soars high in the sky, free from earthly constraints. This dignity teaches us to transcend limitations and negative patterns, liberating ourselves from self-imposed boundaries.
- The Dragon: Wisdom and Transformation Associated with water, the Dragon embodies the fluidity of life and the cyclical nature of transformation. As we delve into the wisdom of the Dragon, we learn to embrace change gracefully and tap into our innate capacity for growth and spiritual evolution.
- The Tiger: Gentle Power and Discernment Representing the element of fire, the Tiger possesses both gentle power and discernment. This dignity encourages us to tap into our intuition, guiding us to make conscious choices aligned with our highest good.
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.
The milk of the Snow Lioness (Tibetan: Gangs Sengemo) is reputed to contain special nutrients to heal the body and restore it to harmony. Some holy medicinal remedies are believed to contain the essence of Snow Lioness milk.
May 11, 2015 · These mythological beings are joined rival pairs of animals created to symbolize harmony. A snow lion and a garuda, normally mortal enemies, were combined to form an animial with a snow lion’s body and a garuda’s head and wings.
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Its fur is pure white and its flowing mane is the color of Tibetan turquoise. The Snow Lion symbolizes fearlessness and victory over all obstacles. A Tibetan national emblem and religious and cultural icon, depicted as a white lion with green manes and a green tail.
