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The 4 Decor flag used for Kathina Ceremony
CROCODILE FLAG: used for Kathina Procession. An greedy rich man that reincarnated as an crocodile) a sign of greediness) with a wide open mouth that can never get of its hunger and desires.
"With GIVING, we can let go of GREED; With PATIENCE we can dissolve HATRED; With WISDOM, we can sweep away IGNORANCE."
MERMAID FLAG: used for decorating the Kathina event in offering the kathina robe: (special embroidered monk robe offered in the ceremony) representing a woman; it is also a beliefed that merit making benefit your life in offering the Kathina robes to the monks. known for her capabality in attracting attentions for her beauty. (unfocus, and undetermined, drama queen)
"Seek RESPECT, not ATTENTION, cause it'll last YOU a LIFETIME."
CENTIPEDE: indicates that there is already an host that requested the Kathina Ceremony at this selected temple, so that another host can go request the Kathina Ceremony at a different temple. Hatreds can happen at anytime and anywhere instantly.
" HATRED has never been destroyed by HATRED, but by KINDNESS, this is the eternal rules."
Turtle Flag: to be up flying representing that the Kathina ceremony was sucessfully celebrated and complete. And to be taken down on the wandering full moon night of the 12th month (lunar calendar) caring, loving and self respect. taking care of your six sense. heart and mind focus.
"YOU YOURSELF, as much as anybody in the entire UNIVERSE, DESERVES YOUR LOVE & AFFECTION