Tibetan Praying Wheel
About The Prayer Wheel
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Tibetan Prayer Wheel is a sacred object used to recite mantras and offer prayers. It is thought that spinning the prayer wheel has the same effect as reciting the mantra or praying. The mantra is carved on the stones of this prayer wheel, which is handcrafted on a copper body. The gemstones are embedded in the wheel, adding a beautiful touch to the holy object. It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship that goes into making these prayer wheels, as well as the spiritual significance they hold for those who use them.
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Size: 33 cm(Height) x 9 cm(Base)
Weight: 0.574 kg
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Introduction to Prayer Wheel
A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel on a spindle used in Tibetan Buddhism. It is typically inscribed with the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" and rotated by hand as a form of spiritual practice and to accumulate merit. Spinning the wheel is believed to have the same spiritual benefits as verbally reciting the mantra. The use of prayer wheels is widespread in Tibetan Buddhism and has spread to other cultures.
How does Prayer Wheel benefit us?
The spiritual practice used by people who use a prayer wheel is highly particular. The practitioner rotates the wheel clockwise since the mantras are inscribed in the direction of the sun's journey across the sky. It is essential to focus the mind and say the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra as the practitioner revolves around the wheel. This not only increases the merit obtained by using the wheel, but it is also a mind-stabilization approach that trains the mind while the body is in motion.
