The Symbolism of the Tibetan National Flag

1. The white snow mountain in the center depicts the land of the great nation of Tibet.

 4. The pair of snow-lions symbolizes the complete victory of the spiritual and secular ruling government.

2. The six red rays emanating from the sun symbolize the six original peoples of Tibet: the Se, Mu, Dong, Tong, Dru, and Ra.

5. The three-sided yellow border represents the flourishing of the Buddha's teachings. The side without a border represents Tibet's openness to non-Buddhist thought.

 3. The blue rays symbolize the commitment to spiritual and secular rule.

6. The raised jewel symbolizes Tibet's reverence for the three Precious Gems: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.