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| − | The [[16th Gyalwa Karmapa]], is well known for his visions and prophesies, one such [[divine]] [[manifestation]] is commonly known as the '[[Kagyu]] flag' and more famously called the '[[dream]] flag', in reference to the fact that the banner appeared to him in a [[dream]]. | + | The [[16th Gyalwa Karmapa]], is well known for his [[visions]] and [[prophesies]], one such [[divine]] [[manifestation]] is commonly known as the '[[Kagyu]] [[flag]]' and more famously called the '[[dream]] [[flag]]', in reference to the fact that the [[banner]] appeared to him in a [[dream]]. |
| − | He named the banner 'namkhyen gyaldar' meaning "Victorious Flag of [[Buddha’s]] [[Wisdom]]”. | + | He named the [[banner]] '[[namkhyen]] gyaldar' meaning "Victorious [[Flag]] of [[Buddha’s]] [[Wisdom]]”. |
Imparting the details of his [[vision]] to his close [[disciples]], [[His Holiness]] [[Karmapa]] went on to proclaim: | Imparting the details of his [[vision]] to his close [[disciples]], [[His Holiness]] [[Karmapa]] went on to proclaim: | ||
| − | :“Wherever this banner is flown the [[Dharma]] will flourish.” | + | :“Wherever this [[banner]] is flown the [[Dharma]] will flourish.” |
| − | Since the [[birth]] of the flag, there has evolved a few different versions of the Karmamap's [[dream]] flag, most of these versions seem to have strayed from the flags' original legacy; as perhaps its new creators simply did not [[know]] and appreciate the profundity of its [[sacred]] [[geomantic]] construction. | + | Since the [[birth]] of the [[flag]], there has evolved a few different versions of the Karmamap's [[dream]] [[flag]], most of these versions seem to have strayed from the flags' original legacy; as perhaps its new creators simply did not [[know]] and appreciate the profundity of its [[sacred]] [[geomantic]] construction. |
| − | This blog post is to explain and re-introduce the original proportionate construction and meaning behind the banner. There is also a true version of the [[dream]] flag that can be freely taken and reproduced for your own purposes, found at the bottom of this post. | + | This blog post is to explain and re-introduce the original proportionate construction and meaning behind the [[banner]]. There is also a true version of the [[dream]] [[flag]] that can be freely taken and reproduced for your [[own]] purposes, found at the bottom of this post. |
[[File:Namkhyen_Gyaldar.jpg|thumb|250px|Here shows the flag in respect of the correct colours and construction.]] | [[File:Namkhyen_Gyaldar.jpg|thumb|250px|Here shows the flag in respect of the correct colours and construction.]] | ||
[[File:The_wrong_flag_design.jpg|thumb|250px|This flag shows the incorrect construction and shades of colour.]] | [[File:The_wrong_flag_design.jpg|thumb|250px|This flag shows the incorrect construction and shades of colour.]] | ||
| − | During the early 90's Tashi was asked to reproduce the [[Dream]] flag by the [[Samye Ling Monastery]] in {{Wiki|Scotland}}, who's {{Wiki|intention}} was to donate the flag to [[Karma Kagyu]] [[Buddhist]] establishments around the [[world]], in [[order]] to replicate the flag correctly, in [[respect]] of its original design. | + | During the early 90's [[Tashi]] was asked to reproduce the [[Dream]] [[flag]] by the [[Samye Ling Monastery]] in {{Wiki|Scotland}}, who's {{Wiki|intention}} was to donate the [[flag]] to [[Karma Kagyu]] [[Buddhist]] establishments around the [[world]], in [[order]] to replicate the [[flag]] correctly, in [[respect]] of its original design. |
| − | Tashi was privileged to have first-hand authentication of the original banner design to him from two different sources: | + | [[Tashi]] was privileged to have first-hand authentication of the original [[banner]] design to him from two different sources: |
| − | One such original design of the banner hangs framed on a wall of a The seat [[monastery]] of H E Jamgon Khontrul [[Rinpoche]] in Pullahari, above Boudha, {{Wiki|Kathmandu}}. <br/> | + | One such original design of the [[banner]] hangs framed on a wall of a The seat [[monastery]] of H E [[Jamgon]] Khontrul [[Rinpoche]] in [[Pullahari]], above [[Boudha]], {{Wiki|Kathmandu}}. <br/> |
| − | Tashi was sent to investigate the flag with instructions to take notes so to replicate the flag correctly to the right design and dimensions. | + | [[Tashi]] was sent to investigate the [[flag]] with instructions to take notes so to replicate the [[flag]] correctly to the right design and {{Wiki|dimensions}}. |
| − | The other reference of the flag, was personally explained to Tashi by H E Situ [[Rinpoche]]. As Situ [[Rinpoche]] was witness to the original creation of the flag while together with his [[Guru]] H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]. | + | The other reference of the [[flag]], was personally explained to [[Tashi]] by H E Situ [[Rinpoche]]. As Situ [[Rinpoche]] was {{Wiki|witness}} to the original creation of the [[flag]] while together with his [[Guru]] H.H. the [[16th Karmapa]]. |
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| − | ===The proportionate construction of the [[dream]] flag=== | + | ===The proportionate construction of the [[dream]] [[flag]]=== |
[[File:17th_Karmapa_Dream_flag_sketch.jpg|thumb|250px|A sketch made by H.H 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje Confirming the correct construction of the dream flag.]] | [[File:17th_Karmapa_Dream_flag_sketch.jpg|thumb|250px|A sketch made by H.H 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje Confirming the correct construction of the dream flag.]] | ||
[[File:Situ_Dream_flag_drawing-72.jpg|thumb|250px|Sketch above is by the hand of Situ Rinpoche]] | [[File:Situ_Dream_flag_drawing-72.jpg|thumb|250px|Sketch above is by the hand of Situ Rinpoche]] | ||
| − | The sketch above is by the hand of Situ [[Rinpoche]], (note his signature bottom right) who made the drawing especially for Tashi, explaining the [[geomantic]] arrangement of how the two waves are approached and swirl together from all four [[directions]]: two sides, top and bottom. | + | The sketch above is by the hand of Situ [[Rinpoche]], (note his signature bottom right) who made the drawing especially for [[Tashi]], explaining the [[geomantic]] arrangement of how the two waves are approached and swirl together from all four [[directions]]: two sides, top and bottom. |
| − | It is also important to noted that in this drawing; the over-all dimensions of the flag was dependent on the [[dimension]] of the piece of paper to hand at the [[time]]. Never-the-less, the same proportionate construction of the waves should not be altered from their horizontal axis when applied to a more standard 2:1 flag proportion, as shown in the image below. | + | It is also important to noted that in this drawing; the over-all {{Wiki|dimensions}} of the [[flag]] was dependent on the [[dimension]] of the piece of paper to hand at the [[time]]. Never-the-less, the same proportionate construction of the waves should not be altered from their horizontal axis when applied to a more standard 2:1 [[flag]] proportion, as shown in the image below. |
| − | Situ [[Rinpoche]] explained further that the center point of the two waves/swirls should be at the same horizontal plain, contained within the rectangular construction box (as he indicated in his drawing above), this 'construction box' should be placed squarely at the center of the flag and not on a sloping angle, (as many other versions of the [[dream]] flag are reproduced) | + | Situ [[Rinpoche]] explained further that the center point of the two waves/swirls should be at the same horizontal plain, contained within the rectangular construction box (as he indicated in his drawing above), this 'construction box' should be placed squarely at the center of the [[flag]] and not on a sloping angle, (as many other versions of the [[dream]] [[flag]] are reproduced) |
| − | The possible [[reason]] for the misinterpretation of the wave alignment placed on a sloping axis in other corrupted versions of the flag, could have been confused with to the angular division between the two colours of yellow on the bottom side and blue on the top. This division runs from bottom left up to top right corners, as if aspiring from [[earth]] to [[heaven]]. | + | The possible [[reason]] for the misinterpretation of the wave alignment placed on a sloping axis in other corrupted versions of the [[flag]], could have been confused with to the angular [[division]] between the two colours of [[yellow]] on the bottom side and blue on the top. This [[division]] runs from bottom left up to top right corners, as if aspiring from [[earth]] to [[heaven]]. |
| − | It seems that such profundity of design could have easily been overseen, if not fully understood while creating the banner and lead to the misrepresentation of the [[dream]] flag. | + | It seems that such profundity of design could have easily been overseen, if not fully understood while creating the [[banner]] and lead to the misrepresentation of the [[dream]] [[flag]]. |
| − | The correct proportionate lined construction of the banner is shown more precisely on the diagram below. This is has also been designed to fit with the international standard 2:1 flag proportion. | + | The correct proportionate lined construction of the [[banner]] is shown more precisely on the diagram below. This is has also been designed to fit with the international standard 2:1 [[flag]] proportion. |
[[File:Karmapa_Dream_flag-72.jpg|thumb|250px|The geomantic proportionate construction of the dream flag applied to the 2:1 standard flag proportion, as drawn by Tashi Mannox from the instruction of Situ Rinpoche, 1993.]] | [[File:Karmapa_Dream_flag-72.jpg|thumb|250px|The geomantic proportionate construction of the dream flag applied to the 2:1 standard flag proportion, as drawn by Tashi Mannox from the instruction of Situ Rinpoche, 1993.]] | ||
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| − | ===The colours of the Flag=== | + | ===The colours of the [[Flag]]=== |
| − | Moreover, Situ [[Rinpoche]] explained the colours of the flag to be a bright sky blue and should not be too dark, the yellow should be [[earth]] like, not Lemon yellow and compliment the sky blue in tonal [[brightness]], as the far below colour image shows. | + | Moreover, Situ [[Rinpoche]] explained the colours of the [[flag]] to be a bright sky blue and should not be too dark, the [[yellow]] should be [[earth]] like, not Lemon [[yellow]] and compliment the sky blue in tonal [[brightness]], as the far below {{Wiki|colour}} image shows. |
| − | During 2012 H.H [[17th Karmapa]] [[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]] confirmed the two flag colours, officiating them as Pantone 306 C and 116 C | + | During 2012 H.H [[17th Karmapa]] [[Ogyen Trinley Dorje]] confirmed the two [[flag]] colours, officiating them as Pantone 306 C and 116 C |
| − | To demonstrate the correct [[balance]] of tone, the flag colours in the image directly below, have been converted to black and white. <br/> | + | To demonstrate the correct [[balance]] of tone, the [[flag]] colours in the image directly below, have been converted to black and white. <br/> |
As you can see there is little [[difference]] between the tones, which indicates a similar balanced in [[brightness]] within the colours. <br/> | As you can see there is little [[difference]] between the tones, which indicates a similar balanced in [[brightness]] within the colours. <br/> | ||
| − | The contrast that catches the [[eye]] is more in the colour rather than with the tone, as the particular blue and yellow used is far apart in the colour spectrum and complimentary. | + | The contrast that catches the [[eye]] is more in the {{Wiki|colour}} rather than with the tone, as the particular blue and [[yellow]] used is far apart in the {{Wiki|colour}} spectrum and complimentary. |
[[File:Karmapa_Dream_flag_black_and_white-small.jpg|thumb|250px|The tonal balance of the Dream flag.]] | [[File:Karmapa_Dream_flag_black_and_white-small.jpg|thumb|250px|The tonal balance of the Dream flag.]] | ||
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| − | ===The meaning behind the [[dream]] flag=== | + | ===The meaning behind the [[dream]] [[flag]]=== |
"[[Victory Banner]] of [[Buddha Wisdom]]” | "[[Victory Banner]] of [[Buddha Wisdom]]” | ||
[[File:Karmapa-dream-flag-2013-72.jpg|thumb|250px|The Karmapa's official Namkhyen Gyaldar Dream Flag.]] | [[File:Karmapa-dream-flag-2013-72.jpg|thumb|250px|The Karmapa's official Namkhyen Gyaldar Dream Flag.]] | ||
| − | The [[elements]] of the flag's [[geomancy]] and colours are [[symbolic]] of the [[relative]] and [[absolute truth]]. Relatively the colours blue and yellow represent the sky and the [[earth]], the waves [[symbolize]] the [[Buddha Dharma]]. | + | The [[elements]] of the flag's [[geomancy]] and colours are [[symbolic]] of the [[relative]] and [[absolute truth]]. Relatively the colours blue and [[yellow]] represent the sky and the [[earth]], the waves [[symbolize]] the [[Buddha Dharma]]. |
On the [[absolute]] level the colours represent the union of [[emptiness]] and clarity, the [[true nature]] of [[mind]]. The intertwining waves [[symbolizes]] the union of [[compassion]] and [[emptiness]], which is the [[essence]] of all [[phenomena]]. | On the [[absolute]] level the colours represent the union of [[emptiness]] and clarity, the [[true nature]] of [[mind]]. The intertwining waves [[symbolizes]] the union of [[compassion]] and [[emptiness]], which is the [[essence]] of all [[phenomena]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:43, 28 February 2021
The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, is well known for his visions and prophesies, one such divine manifestation is commonly known as the 'Kagyu flag' and more famously called the 'dream flag', in reference to the fact that the banner appeared to him in a dream.
He named the banner 'namkhyen gyaldar' meaning "Victorious Flag of Buddha’s Wisdom”. Imparting the details of his vision to his close disciples, His Holiness Karmapa went on to proclaim:
Since the birth of the flag, there has evolved a few different versions of the Karmamap's dream flag, most of these versions seem to have strayed from the flags' original legacy; as perhaps its new creators simply did not know and appreciate the profundity of its sacred geomantic construction.
This blog post is to explain and re-introduce the original proportionate construction and meaning behind the banner. There is also a true version of the dream flag that can be freely taken and reproduced for your own purposes, found at the bottom of this post.
During the early 90's Tashi was asked to reproduce the Dream flag by the Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, who's intention was to donate the flag to Karma Kagyu Buddhist establishments around the world, in order to replicate the flag correctly, in respect of its original design.
Tashi was privileged to have first-hand authentication of the original banner design to him from two different sources:
One such original design of the banner hangs framed on a wall of a The seat monastery of H E Jamgon Khontrul Rinpoche in Pullahari, above Boudha, Kathmandu.
Tashi was sent to investigate the flag with instructions to take notes so to replicate the flag correctly to the right design and dimensions.
The other reference of the flag, was personally explained to Tashi by H E Situ Rinpoche. As Situ Rinpoche was witness to the original creation of the flag while together with his Guru H.H. the 16th Karmapa.
The proportionate construction of the dream flag
The sketch above is by the hand of Situ Rinpoche, (note his signature bottom right) who made the drawing especially for Tashi, explaining the geomantic arrangement of how the two waves are approached and swirl together from all four directions: two sides, top and bottom.
It is also important to noted that in this drawing; the over-all dimensions of the flag was dependent on the dimension of the piece of paper to hand at the time. Never-the-less, the same proportionate construction of the waves should not be altered from their horizontal axis when applied to a more standard 2:1 flag proportion, as shown in the image below.
Situ Rinpoche explained further that the center point of the two waves/swirls should be at the same horizontal plain, contained within the rectangular construction box (as he indicated in his drawing above), this 'construction box' should be placed squarely at the center of the flag and not on a sloping angle, (as many other versions of the dream flag are reproduced)
The possible reason for the misinterpretation of the wave alignment placed on a sloping axis in other corrupted versions of the flag, could have been confused with to the angular division between the two colours of yellow on the bottom side and blue on the top. This division runs from bottom left up to top right corners, as if aspiring from earth to heaven.
It seems that such profundity of design could have easily been overseen, if not fully understood while creating the banner and lead to the misrepresentation of the dream flag.
The correct proportionate lined construction of the banner is shown more precisely on the diagram below. This is has also been designed to fit with the international standard 2:1 flag proportion.
The colours of the Flag
Moreover, Situ Rinpoche explained the colours of the flag to be a bright sky blue and should not be too dark, the yellow should be earth like, not Lemon yellow and compliment the sky blue in tonal brightness, as the far below colour image shows.
During 2012 H.H 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje confirmed the two flag colours, officiating them as Pantone 306 C and 116 C
To demonstrate the correct balance of tone, the flag colours in the image directly below, have been converted to black and white.
As you can see there is little difference between the tones, which indicates a similar balanced in brightness within the colours.
The contrast that catches the eye is more in the colour rather than with the tone, as the particular blue and yellow used is far apart in the colour spectrum and complimentary.
The meaning behind the dream flag
"Victory Banner of Buddha Wisdom”
The elements of the flag's geomancy and colours are symbolic of the relative and absolute truth. Relatively the colours blue and yellow represent the sky and the earth, the waves symbolize the Buddha Dharma.
On the absolute level the colours represent the union of emptiness and clarity, the true nature of mind. The intertwining waves symbolizes the union of compassion and emptiness, which is the essence of all phenomena.
Source
Material and images has been taken from inkessential.blogspot.com.au
