"A riderless horse speeds tirelessly across the heavens, carrying an auspicious faceted jewel that radiates peace and harmony. The snapping of prayer flags in the wind evokes the sound of hooves of the Windhorse (Lung-ta) galloping in the sky, riding the breezes and carrying prayers to the universe to benefit all sentient beings."

Tibetans have known for centuries that prayer flags, imprinted with sacred images  and mantras, transmit blessings and healing energy into the world through the power  of the wind. The Tibetan word for a horizontal prayer flag is "Lung ta", which  translates literally as "wind horse." Traditionally, prayer flags are used to  promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. They are also said to bring  success, happiness, good health and prosperity for all who hang the flags and those  touched by the wind.

Typically hung in groupings of five, the colors of the particular flag holds a  meaning: blue for sky, white for cloud, red for fire, green for water and yellow  for earth. The five colors represent the five directions, the five wisdoms, the  five mental attributes and the five meditation Buddhas. Prayer flags can be a wonderful gift for yourself or a friend, especially during  times of need. Hang a strip of Tibetan prayer flags and, every time the wind blows, you'll be sharing your prayers with the world.