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.
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