TIBET NATIONAL FLAG

Tibet National Flag

The Tibetan flag has a variety of components, each with their own significant meaning and relation to the land, culture and people of Tibet. The yellow that borders three-sides of the flag symbolises the prominence of the Buddha’s teachings in Tibet. While the yellow sun in the centre portrays the prosperity, freedom and happiness of its people. Surrounding the sun are six red bands and six dark blue bands, the dark blue depicts the Tibetan sky, while the red bands are representative of the six ancestral Tibetan tribes. These tribes are named Se, Mu, Dong, Tong, Dru an Ra. Together the 12 blue and red bands represent the following of the Tibetan virtues including protection and spiritual teachings. The white triangle below the sun represents a snowy mountain, with the nation of Tibet commonly being referred to as the Land Surrounded by Snow Mountains. Inside of this are two snow lions, and two jewels. The snow lions are symbolistic of fearlessness, the nation's spirit as well as secular life. The top three-coloured jewel portrays the Tibetan people's respect for the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. While the bottom depicts self-discipline and behaviour and decisions that are ethical.