​The Spiritual Centre
Bruce Clifton

Tibet

 Tibetan
Guides / Totems / Elementals

Rabbit / Dragon / Snake / Horse
Sheep /  Monkey  /  Bird /  Dog     
Pig  /  Mouse  /  Ox  /  Tiger


Fire, Earth, Iron, Water, Wood

The four auspicious animals

The Four Dignities:
The Tiger, Snow Lion, Garuda and Dragon also known as the four auspicious animals, represent the knowledge and wisdom of everyday life as we know it.

The Tiger:
Resides in the South

Key Words:
Willpower - Courage - Humility

What is the spiritual meaning of Tibetan Tiger?
The Tibetan Tiger is telling you to be confident, kind, and aware.

Why does the Tibetan Tiger appear now?
The Tibetan Tiger is a reminder of how enlightened you are, how spiritually connected you could be.

How do I call upon the Tibetan Tiger?
Look to the south and you will see the Tibetan Tiger relaxed and satisfied waiting for acknowledgement.

In Dreams:
The Tibetan Tiger is removing anger and providing wisdom, replacing fear with courage, exchanging lethargy for energy, willpower and enthusiasm.


The Snow Lion
Resides in the East

Key Words:
Cheerfulness; Positivity; Fearless

What is the Spiritual Meaning of the Snow Lion
The Snow Lion is telling you to cheer up and love life.

Why does the Snow Lion appear now?
The Snow lion’s feet never touch the ground, their playfulness is that of a child in costume. The roar of the lion invokes courage and brings forward fearlessness.

How do I call upon the Snow Lion
The Snow Lion resides in the East. Traditionally he can be seen crawling over the mountains as the sun rises, bringing forward a brighter more positive day.

In Dreams:
​If the Snow Lion appears in front of you it is for reassurance, it is providing insight to the path ahead.
If the Snow Lion is behind you, it is helping with any repercussions caused by your actions, it is protecting you and making sure the intent of your actions were not destroyed by other son a different journey.
 
 
The Garuda
Resides in the North

Key Words:
Protector – Watchful - Dharma

What is the Spiritual Meaning of the Garuda
The Garuda is aware of virtues, duties, conduct and civilised considerate behaviour, good manners and neighbourly love will encourage Garuda into your life.

Why does the Garuda appear now?
Garuda has been seen since before 1700 BCE described as a deva with wings who can shapeshift anywhere. Garuda has appeared: to remind you of the Dharmic principles, Garuda will gently remind you of chivalry and virtuous conduct with no compromise to your own behaviour.

How do I call upon the Garuda?
The Garuda is a sunbird, to look up into the sky and to see the reds and golds swooping towards you. To look towards the winter sky at solstice and Garuda can be found facing you on one knee in silent salutation and praying for you.

In Dreams:
The Garuda is a shape shifter and comes in many guises. It is a protector and defender of good behaviour, a gentle reminder of actions speaking louder than words. If you can talk the talk then you must be able to walk the walk.

 
The Dragon
Resides in the West

Key Words:
Empowerment – Enlightenment - Aware

What is the Spiritual Meaning of the Dragon
The Dragon is making you aware of all that you cannot see, allowing you to push though any bad energy, dismiss the jealousy around you?

Why does the Dragon appear now?
With the Dragon by your side your vision is clearer, fire burns the ego around you. Empowerment and Enlightenment allow you to forge ahead and lead others on your path.

How do I call upon the Dragon
Dragon can be found in the flames of the setting sun, the yellows, oranges and reds dance at his feet as you approach?

In Dreams:
The Dragon appears in dreams for many reasons, sometime because you called it? Dragon is a fierce allie, who will defend your choice or choices. Dragon brings awareness to you… Enlightenment so the choices you make are worthy of them to defend.

​Tibetan Flags

Sets of five color flags should be put in the order: blue, white, red, green, yellow (from left to right or from top to bottom.) The colors represent the elements: space, air, fire, water and earth. Together they signify balance

The Solar meaning is 5 x 12 = 60 years. 12 x 30 days = 360
The Lunar is 13 x 28 days = 364