You can see 5 colored flags at Buddhist temples throughout the world. Even this flag is sometimes separated into different monochrome flags, each flag is a mystery in 5 colors on. This flag was first designed in 1885 by the monks in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
flags have been published in newspapers on 04/17/1885 Sarasavi Sandaresa and hang on Buddha's Birthday 28/4 / 1885. This is also the first Vesak celebration in Sri Lanka under the British colonial rule. Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, an American journalist, co-founder of the Theosophical Society USA (now become the International Theosophical Society, has 60 member countries and is headquartered in Adgar, India) has revised shape (length) of the flags into shape as it is now so easy that everyone can use. The new flag was hung at Buddha's Birthday in 1886.
1889, this flag was brought to Japan and introduced to the Japanese Emperor. That same year, the flag has also been introduced in Myanmar (Burma). On 25/05/1950, World Buddhist Congress has recognized this flag is the official flag of the Buddhist world. This conference was attended by Attorney venerable Union - official delegates - and his commentary - accompanied by his interpreter. Up to date 6-5-1951, at Tu Dam Pagoda (Hue) a Buddhist conference in three North Central South, including 51 delegates and lay Sangha, 4 days after the meeting, has established Buddhist Association Vietnam. On the occasion of the General Assembly, Ven gave Factor Union Congress World Buddhist flag, and Congress has approved this flag is also the flag Buddhist Vietnam.
Though Buddhist flag is symbolic of the rays of Buddha manifested the spirit of compassion and equality of Buddhism, but it was considered a symbol challenge to the government of Ngo Dinh Diem's ​​nepotism. So, May 6, 1963, Ngo Dinh Diem had issued a phone number 9195 dated 05.06.1963, "banned Buddhist flag". Information expressive Buddhist flags during Vesak is an act of insult to Buddhists and is an opening act for the persecution of Buddhism in order to destroy the regime of Ngo Dinh Diem's ​​nepotism. After emergency command transmitted from office President Ngo Dinh Diem, Hue police began executing destroy flag at the home Buddhism Buddhists. But the full moon day in April (8-5-1963) Buddhist monks and continued monumental Buddhist ceremonial procession, marched from Temple Truths about Tu Dam Pagoda. University official ceremony was celebrated at the Tu Dam Pagoda and attendance prove pure monk, Venerable Giac same fuel and thousands of Buddhist monks. That night, the authorities have carried out the brutal crackdown in Hue radio, as 8 people were killed. Following this inhuman act, Ngo Dinh Diem government not only does not execute the earnest desire of Buddhism but also open to attacks and brutal scale than on the whole territory. Buddhist monks and continued determination to protect dharma and divine protection flag in the spirit of nonviolent struggle. Nonviolent struggle has spread throughout Central and South. In the center of self-immolation letter vow Venerable Quang Duc posts Council the Sangha hierarchy Vietnam threads May 27, 1963, Monk recorded: "... Vietnam Buddhist immortality! Buddhist flag can not be cut down! ... Switch to all believers final invocation of us: let's Buddhists together voluntary self-discipline, perseverance mission to maintain and protect dharma Buddhist flag. "Venerable been approved by the Council of the hierarchy, set himself on fire to protect Dharma and Buddhist period on June 11, 1963.
flags in five colors represent five different meanings of Buddhism as follows: Dark Blue: Symbolizes makers need. The green color symbolizes the vastness, wise. Pale Yellow: Symbolizes mindfulness, mindfulness as being Dinh Hue and development. Rouge: Symbolizing Effort basis. There is a new effort to overcome all obstacles, adversity. White: Symbolizes Faith based, unwavering faith, and credit is based Interdependent with Buddhas and origin born healthy neighborhood. Orange : Symbolic Hue base. When Tin, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration, the full knowledge arise. strip along the right side consists of all the flag colors symbolize the spirit of peace and unity of the Buddhist world. END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.4/12/2013.NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).