April 07, 2025
THE PARASOL
The parasol, or dhug in Tibetan, is the first of the Auspicious symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. These symbols represent good fortune and the path to enlightenment, woven into Tibetan culture carrying specific meaning.
In nature, the dome of the sky arches above the mountain. The parasol is symbolically a device that casts a shadow, and therefore, offers protection and refuge from life’s obstacles.
Held above the head, the parasol conveys honour and reverence, the concept of the parasol provides shelter and translates into protection from obstacles in the path of a spirit’s journey. The Tibetan parasol’s wooden spoke is topped by a dome-shaped cover, with a silk skirt hanging from the rim; the dome representing wisdom and the skirt, compassion.
