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	* [http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2008/07/buddhist-flag.html "Buddhist Flag(s)"] in Wisdom Quarterly blogspot.		* [http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2008/07/buddhist-flag.html "Buddhist Flag(s)"] in Wisdom Quarterly blogspot.
	* [https://vimeo.com/31824845 "Meaning of Buddhist's flag"] in Momentstock. Vietnamese language video.		* [https://vimeo.com/31824845 "Meaning of Buddhist's flag"] in Momentstock. Vietnamese language video.
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/buddhist-flag Buddhist Flag] in Theosophy World.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	* [http://www.fotw.net/flags/buddhism.html#sta "Buddhism"] in Flags of the World Website.
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_flag "Buddhist Flag"] in Wikipedia.		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_flag "Buddhist Flag"] in Wikipedia.
	* [http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2008/07/buddhist-flag.html "Buddhist Flag(s)"] in Wisdom Quarterly blogspot.		* [http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2008/07/buddhist-flag.html "Buddhist Flag(s)"] in Wisdom Quarterly blogspot.

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	The Isipathanaramaya temple of Vevala, Bokkaavala, Pujapitiya is making the largest Buddhist flag in the world. The flag will be 200 feet long and 100 feet wide. Presently, the largest Buddhist flag is in Thailand. It is created with 9,000 square feet of cloth.<ref>"Largest Buddhist flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (February 5, 2012). Accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1005.htm]</ref>		The Isipathanaramaya temple of Vevala, Bokkaavala, Pujapitiya is making the largest Buddhist flag in the world. The flag will be 200 feet long and 100 feet wide. Presently, the largest Buddhist flag is in Thailand. It is created with 9,000 square feet of cloth.<ref>"Largest Buddhist flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (February 5, 2012). Accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1005.htm]</ref>
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			== Additional resources ==
			* [http://www.fotw.net/flags/buddhism.html#sta "Buddhism"] in Flags of the World Website.
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_flag "Buddhist Flag"] in Wikipedia.
			* [http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2008/07/buddhist-flag.html "Buddhist Flag(s)"] in Wisdom Quarterly blogspot.
			* [https://vimeo.com/31824845 "Meaning of Buddhist's flag"] in Momentstock. Vietnamese language video.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	<references/>		<references/>

	~~== Additional resources ==~~
	~~"Buddhism." Flags of the World Website.[http://www.fotw.net/flags/buddhism.html#sta]~~
	~~"Buddhist flag." Wikipedia. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_flag]~~
	~~"Buddhist Flag(s)." Wisdom Quarterly blogspot. [http://wisdomquarterly.blogspot.com/2008/07/buddhist-flag.html]~~

	[[Category:Miscellaneous]]		[[Category:Miscellaneous]]
	[[Category:Symbols]]		[[Category:Symbols]]

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	== History of the flag ==		== History of the flag ==

	The Buddhist flag was first unveiled in Sri Lanka on April 28, 1885.		The Buddhist flag was first unveiled in Sri Lanka on [[April 28]], 1885.

	According to the ''Sri Lanka News":		According to the ''Sri Lanka News":
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	(OGNP) Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Flag in the country. The inaugural ceremony of then Buddhist Flag designed and introduced by Sri Lanka was held on April 28 1885 on a [[Wesak]] Full Moon ~~Day]] on Adhi Wesak~~ Day. The Flag was originally designed in 1885 by the Colombo Committee.		(OGNP) Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Flag in the country. The inaugural ceremony of then Buddhist Flag designed and introduced by Sri Lanka was held on April 28 1885 on a [[Wesak]] [Vaisakha] Full Moon Day. The Flag was originally designed in 1885 by the Colombo Committee.

	This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref>		This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref>
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	Another stamp was issued on July 4, 2001 depicting Sri Dalad Maligaw and the Buddhist flag.<ref>"The Stamp Duty Act, No. 43 Of 1982," ''The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka'' (August 07, 2009).[http://documents.gov.lk/Extgzt/2009/PDF/Aug/1613_40/1613_40E.pdf]</ref>		Another stamp was issued on July 4, 2001 depicting Sri Dalad Maligaw and the Buddhist flag.<ref>"The Stamp Duty Act, No. 43 Of 1982," ''The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka'' (August 07, 2009).[http://documents.gov.lk/Extgzt/2009/PDF/Aug/1613_40/1613_40E.pdf]</ref>
			[[File:Kunz with Buddhist Flag.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Fritz Kunz holding flag in 1965]]
			== 80th anniversary celebration ==

	== 80th anniversary ~~celebration ==~~		In 1965, Buddhists celebrated the 80th anniversary of the flag. During an event in New York, [[Fritz Kunz]], past principal of [[Ananda College]], was photographed holding the flag.

	== 125th anniversary celebrations ==		== 125th anniversary celebrations ==

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	This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref>		This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref>
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			[[File:WFB Logo.jpg\|280px\|right\|thumb\|Logo of World Fellowship of Buddhists]]
	According to Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization:		According to Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization:
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	According to Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization:		According to Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization:
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	The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) is an international Buddhist organization which was founded in B.E. 2493 (1950) in Sri Lanka where representatives from 27 countries from Asia, Europe and North America met for the first time in history.		The '''World Fellowship of Buddhists''' (WFB) is an international Buddhist organization which was founded in B.E. 2493 (1950) in Sri Lanka where representatives from 27 countries from Asia, Europe and North America met for the first time in history.

	Buddhist delegates from all over the world representing various schools of Buddhism, viz [[Theravāda]], [[Mahāyāna Buddhism\|Mahayana]] and [[Vajrayāna\|Vajrayana]] traditions, were unified under the six coloured flag.		Buddhist delegates from all over the world representing various schools of Buddhism, viz [[Theravāda]], [[Mahāyāna Buddhism\|Mahayana]] and [[Vajrayāna\|Vajrayana]] traditions, were unified under the six coloured flag.
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	The Buddhist flag, or the flag of ~~Chabban narangsi~~, as approved by the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inaugural conference in B.E. 2493 (1950) consists of six colours. The first five colors are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth color, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.		The Buddhist flag, or the flag of Chabbannarangsi, as approved by the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inaugural conference in B.E. 2493 (1950) consists of six colours. The first five colors are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth color, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.

	This six-coloured flag was originally designed by Colonel Henry S. Olcott, an American Buddhist, and has been used by the Sri Lankan Buddhists ever since. However, it gained wider recognition when it became the official flag of the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inception in B.E. 2501 (1958).		This six-coloured flag was originally designed by Colonel Henry S. Olcott, an American Buddhist, and has been used by the Sri Lankan Buddhists ever since. However, it gained wider recognition when it became the official flag of the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inception in B.E. 2501 (1958).

	The design was based on the belief that wherever the Buddha went, he spread the light of wisdom and bliss to the people all around in six directions, namely, east, west, north, south, above and below. This light was later symbolized by the six colors in the Buddhist flag.		The design was based on the belief that wherever the Buddha went, he spread the light of wisdom and bliss to the people all around in six directions, namely, east, west, north, south, above and below. This light was later symbolized by the six colors in the Buddhist flag.
	However, for Thai Buddhists, a yellow flag with the symbol of the Wheel of Dhamma (Dhammacakka) has been in general use since B.E. 2501 (1958) when it was officially proclaimed by the Thai Sangha Authorities.<ref>"Buddhism Q&A," Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Accessed at [http://www.seameo.org/vl/buddhistII/q&a1.htm]</ref>
			However, for Thai Buddhists, a yellow flag with the symbol of the Wheel of Dhamma (Dhammacakka) has been in general use since B.E. 2501 (1958) when it was officially proclaimed by the Thai Sangha Authorities.<ref>"Buddhism Q&A," Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Accessed at [http://www.seameo.org/vl/buddhistII/q&a1.htm SEAMEO website]</ref>
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	The colors of the flag have great significance as the six colors of the aura of the [[Gautama Buddha\|Lord Buddha]].		The colors of the flag have great significance as the six colors of the aura of the [[Gautama Buddha\|Lord Buddha]].
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	The first five colours are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth colour, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.<ref>"What is the Meaning of the Buddhist Flag?" at [http://wattampainenglish.com/136-buddhism/buddhism-faq/76-buddhist-flag.html Wat Tampa website].</ref>		The first five colours are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth colour, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right...

			The design was based on the belief that wherever the Buddha went, he spread the light of wisdom and bliss to the people all around in six directions, namely, east, west, north, south, above and below. This light was later symbolized by the six colors in the Buddhist flag.<ref>"What is the Meaning of the Buddhist Flag?" at [http://wattampainenglish.com/136-buddhism/buddhism-faq/76-buddhist-flag.html Wat Tampa website].</ref>
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	The colors of the flag have great significance as the six colors of the aura of the [[Gautama Buddha\|Lord Buddha]].		The colors of the flag have great significance as the six colors of the aura of the [[Gautama Buddha\|Lord Buddha]].
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			The first five colours are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth colour, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.<ref>"What is the Meaning of the Buddhist Flag?" at [http://wattampainenglish.com/136-buddhism/buddhism-faq/76-buddhist-flag.html Wat Tampa website].</ref>
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	== Commemorative stamps ==		== Commemorative stamps ==

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	According to the ''Sri Lanka News":		According to the ''Sri Lanka News":
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	(OGNP) Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Flag in the country. The inaugural ceremony of then Buddhist Flag designed and introduced by Sri Lanka was held on April 28 1885 on a Wesak Full Moon Day on Adhi Wesak Day. The Flag was originally designed in 1885 by the Colombo Committee.		(OGNP) Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Flag in the country. The inaugural ceremony of then Buddhist Flag designed and introduced by Sri Lanka was held on April 28 1885 on a [[Wesak]] Full Moon Day]] on Adhi Wesak Day. The Flag was originally designed in 1885 by the Colombo Committee.

	This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref>		This flag was published in the Sarasavi Sandaresa newspaper of 17 April 1885 and was first hoisted in public on Wesak day, 28 May 1885 at the Dipaduttamarama, Kotahena, by Ven. Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera.<ref>"Commemorative stamp issued - 125th annivesary of the Buddhist Flag," ''Sri Lanka News'' (April 29, 2010), accessed at [http://sri-lanka.es/Sri_Lanka_News_Latest_1004.htm]</ref>
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	The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) is an international Buddhist organization which was founded in B.E. 2493 (1950) in Sri Lanka where representatives from 27 countries from Asia, Europe and North America met for the first time in history.		The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) is an international Buddhist organization which was founded in B.E. 2493 (1950) in Sri Lanka where representatives from 27 countries from Asia, Europe and North America met for the first time in history.
	Buddhist delegates from all over the world representing various schools of Buddhism, viz ~~Theravada~~, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, were unified under the six coloured flag.		Buddhist delegates from all over the world representing various schools of Buddhism, viz [[Theravāda]], [[Mahāyāna Buddhism\|Mahayana]] and [[Vajrayāna\|Vajrayana]] traditions, were unified under the six coloured flag.
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	The Buddhist flag, or the flag of Chabban narangsi, as approved by the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inaugural conference in B.E. 2493 (1950) consists of six colours. The first five colors are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth color, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.		The Buddhist flag, or the flag of Chabban narangsi, as approved by the World Fellowship of Buddhists at its inaugural conference in B.E. 2493 (1950) consists of six colours. The first five colors are arranged vertically as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and orange. The sixth color, called in Pali “Pabhassara”, which means “brilliant” or “radiant”, cannot be depicted but is symbolized by the combination of the first five colors arranged horizontally in a narrow strip on the right.