The Complete Guide to Prayer Flags: How to Hang them to Get Auspiciousnessare pieces of cloth strung with rope. Written on each flag is a spiritual message that promotes strength, , , and . Tibetans hang these flags outside because they believe that the wind will convey these spiritual messages to the world, which will ultimately bring goodwill and compassion to all living beings. Not only Buddhists hang these flags, but anyone can hang prayer flags outside. However, when you hang them, you need to follow some respectful and specific procedures.


