What is buddhist flag?

The Buddhist flag is a symbolic flag used in Buddhism. It was designed in 1885 by a group of Sri Lankan Buddhists led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, an American journalist and the co-founder of the Theosophical Society. The flag was adopted as the international flag of Buddhism at the World Fellowship of Buddhists in 1952.

The flag consists of six vertical stripes of different colors, with the colors representing different aspects of Buddhism:

• Blue: Represents loving kindness, peace, and universal compassion.
• Yellow: Represents the Middle Path, which is the path of moderation, avoidance of extremes, and harmony.
• Red: Represents wisdom, achievement, and the realization of the Buddha's teachings.
• White: Represents purity and liberation from delusions.
• Orange: Represents the Buddha's teachings and the wisdom of the Buddhist community.
• Dark blue: Represents the infinite nature of the teachings of the Buddha.

The overall design of the flag is meant to symbolize the unification of all Buddhist traditions and the harmonious coexistence of Buddhism with other religions and cultures. The flag is often used in Buddhist ceremonies, festivals, and events to symbolize solidarity among Buddhists worldwide.