Each of the five colors of prayer flags correspond with the five elements. Hanging them in clean, high places where the wind activates their qualities is a way to develop and strengthen the five elements within one’s own body, speech and mind.
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The Precious Spiritual Guide
His Eminence Menri Lopon Yangton Thrinley Nyima Rinpoche participating in a Yungdrung Bon offering ritual. Photo credit: Unknown
“The holy lama is the source of everything. With body, speech and mind one should respectfully cultivate faith and zeal.” Founder of the Yungdrung Bön spiritual tradition, the Enlightened Lord Tönpa Shenrap Miwoché
Culture: Dolpo, Nepal
Men of Dolpo, Nepal in traditional dress during a festival
Tibetan Industry
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A Tibetan refugee spins wool at a Tibetan carpet factory in Nepal, 1968
Sacred Stones
Stones carved with the mantra OM MA TRI MU YE SA LE DU bless the landscape in Dolpo, Nepal.
Nine Ways 