How Do You Hang Tibetan Prayer Flags?
Tibetan prayer flag are traditionally used by Buddhists to carry the prayers of the one who hangs it to the universe. They are hung to mark a new beginning: a marriage, the birth of a child or the opening of a new business. They are also hung on auspicious occasions such as Tibetan New Year. The flag are meant to unravel over time. As the wind carries away each thread, another prayer is released to bring compassion and peace to the world. Check your heart. Prayer flags are to be hung only by those with clear, beneficial intentions. Flags can be personalized by writing the name of specific individual or individuals on them. For example if you are hanging a prayer flag in honor of the birth of a child, the child’s name may be inscribed on the flag. Decide where to hang your prayer flag. Flags are hung so they can catch the wind. They are hung parallel to the ground, never on a slant. It is not disrespectful to hang the flag indoors but that’s not their intended use. When tying multiple p
