PRAYER FLAGS

Prayer Flags

Here is an excerpt from the prayer flag download listed below that will tell you briefly what a prayer flag is. The whole article is worth reading in it's entirety. 


http://www.prayerflags.com/download/article.pdfs.

 Prayer flags are not just pretty pieces of colored cloth with funny writing on them. The 
ancient Buddhist prayers, mantras and powerful symbols displayed on them 
produce a spiritual vibration that is activated and carried by the wind across the 
countryside. All beings that are touched by the wind are uplifted and a little 
happier. The silent prayers are blessings spoken on the breath of nature. Just as 
a drop of water can permeate the ocean, prayers dissolved in the wind extend to 
fill all of space. 

The Tibetan word for prayer flag is Dar Cho. “Dar” means to increase life, 
fortune, health and wealth. “Cho” means all sentient beings. Prayer flags are 
simple devices that, coupled with the natural energy of the wind, quietly 
harmonize the environment, impartially increasing happiness and good fortune among all living beings.


to Make Prayer Flags...these are just general directions and can be changed to suit yourself 
1. Cut pieces of fabric to 5" x 11". Use materials you already have on hand.

2. Fold the top down on each piece of fabric and stitch in place to create a 3" sleeve, making the flag surface 5" x 8".

3. Paint, stitch, embroider, appliqué, or collage the flags.

4. Add words, journaling, or symbols as desired. You can appliqué letters, add hand stitching, stencil with textile paint, or just write with a permanent marker.

5. Thread the flags onto a string or cord and hang them outdoors so the breeze will catch them and spread your intentions.

They are traditionally hung in groups of 10...or more...