The Buddhist Flag

The Buddhist flag, designed in the late 19th century, represents the unity and diversity of Buddhism worldwide. Each color on the flag symbolizes different aspects of Buddhist teachings:

1. Blue (Nīla): Universal compassion and loving-kindness.

2. Yellow (Pīta): The middle path, avoiding extremes and emptiness.

3. Red (Lohita): The blessings of practice, achievement, wisdom, virtue, and fortune.

4. White (Odata): Purity and liberation.

5. Orange (Manjesta): The Buddha's teachings, wisdom, and strength.

The vertical stripes represent the diversity of Buddhist traditions and practices, while the horizontal stripes symbolize harmony and peace among these traditions.