Guru Padmasambhava Prayer Flags| 6in x 7.5in | 1 strand of 10 flags | Guru Rinpoche

This strand of prayer flags is imprinted with the image of Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava, the "Lotus Born" master of Vajrayana Buddhism) and his mantra. Guru Padmasambhava is a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism and he is considered a historical figure and was born in what is now modern-day India in the 8th century CE.

According to legend, he was a master of tantra and was instrumental in introducing Buddhism to Tibet. He is credited with subduing local deities, demons, and negative forces in Tibet and is believed to have hidden spiritual treasures or "terma" for future generations to discover.

Padmasambhava is often depicted with a fierce, semi-wrathful expression, holding a vajra and skull cup. Revered by the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism as Guru Rinpoche, the "Second Buddha," he is believed to have attained the highest level of spiritual realization as a Vajrayana master.

His teachings emphasize the importance of compassion, wisdom, and skillful means in achieving enlightenment. Padmasambhava's influence on Tibetan Buddhism is immense and his legacy is still celebrated today in numerous festivals and ceremonies

Prayer flags are traditionally hung as expressions of prayer, aspiration and bodhicitta and are associated in Tibetan Buddhist traditions with blessing and purification.

• 5 foot strand of 10 (6in x 7.5in) flags
• 5 color (blue, white, red, green, and yellow)
• Screen-printed
• Highest Quality Poly/cotton blend on nylon cord
• Made in Nepal