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Old 11th November 2020, 02:08 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Montino Bourbon
Is called a gan-shi and refers to the various trinities in Tibetan thought, such as Buddha-Dharma-Sangha. Its name means 'whirling joy".

It's often yellow-red-blue.
Thanks for the explanation and terminology. This trefoil rondel motif is also prominent in Japanese and Korean folk art and undoubtedly has the same origin considering the role that Mahayana Buddhism has played in the formation of Far Eastern cultures.
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