Message for Tibet

 

Send your personal message

As we approach the international day of the dissapeared we are asking Tibet supporters from all over the world to send us their messages of support which we will put onto traditional prayer flags and hang in Dharamsala India, the heart of the Tibetan exile community.

We already hung  supporters messages earlier this year (see picture) and we aim to bring over many more messages of solidarity from all over the world. These messages of support, hope, and encouragement are displayed for all Tibetans to see.We hope that in the tradition of the prayer flags, these messages will be carried on the wind to Tibetans inside Tibet at a time when over a thousand Tibetans remain missing. 

Please support our work and send your message today!

 

How to be a part of Message for Tibet


  • We ask for a donation to support our campaigns (£5 minimum) which can be made at the bottom of the page.
  • To send us your message please enter it in the paypal delivery instructions or email claire@freetibet.org.
  • These messages will then be transferred to the prayer flags and hung in Dharamsala later this year.
     

The History of Tibetan Prayer Flags

One of the most iconic images associated with Tibet is that of colourful Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the wind.Dar Cho, the Tibetan for prayer flags, means to 'increase life and
fortune for all sentient beings.' Each flag is inscribed with a Buddhist prayer and symbol, and the blessing contained on each flag is carried on the wind to everyone the wind touches. Each of the five colours represents a different element: blue is space; white is air; red is fire; green is water; and yellow is earth. There are numerous designs, one of the most common being the Wind Horse, representing good fortune.

The tradition of prayer flags is thought to be over 2,000 years old. The practice of hanging the flags has sadly declined in Tibet as a result of China's occupation: although the flags are allowed to be hung in Tibet, many unique designs have been destroyed.

Below is a slide show with virtual images of the prayer flags with our supporters' messages.