Prayer Wheel
Prayer Wheel
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AparnaRavi
Mumbai, India23 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
The Prayer wheels are every where - every monastery definitely have these - like the temple bells!
It is said to be equal to reading the sacred texts if you spin the wheel and pray to the lord- quite a unique experience!
It is said to be equal to reading the sacred texts if you spin the wheel and pray to the lord- quite a unique experience!
Written 29 October 2014
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Hemans9706
Bengaluru, India339 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
As per Buddhist, Spinning a wheel one round is equal to counting of 108 rudraksh mala thread. Great divine experience
Written 5 October 2014
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Vikas Singh
Ghaziabad, India4,307 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
According to Buddhist belief, spinning a prayer wheel is just as effective as reciting the sacred texts aloud. For many Buddhists, the prayer wheel also represents the Wheel of the Law (or Dharma) set in motion by the Buddha. Prayer wheels come in many sizes: they may be small and attached to a stick, and spun around by hand; or large or medium-sized and set up at monasteries. Prayer wheels at monasteries are located at the entrance gate, and devotees spin the wheels before passing through the gates. The external cylinder of a prayer wheel is made out of rmetal, usually gilded bronze. The wheel is supported on a handle generally made of wood or metal. On the outside of the cylinder are inscriptions in Sanskrit (or sometimes Tibetan) script Om mani padme hum and auspicious Buddhist symbols. This outer part is removable to allow for the insertion of the sacred text into the cylinder. The uppermost point of the prayer wheel forms the shape of a lotus bud.Always rotate them in clockwise direction. You can buy the handy smaller version at a number of shops in leh
Written 30 June 2014
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vineetkaushik_123
Suratgarh, India73 contributions
Sept 2012
The prayer wheels are situated at place where no one bothers about its existence. It should have been at place better than the present one.
Written 17 September 2012
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Michelle M
Fryeburg, ME8 contributions
Nov 2019
It is so enlightening to learn about the culture of other peoples. Prayer wheels are everywhere, please do be respectful of another's faith.
Written 31 December 2019
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shweta m
Chandigarh, India235 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
In leh you will come across many prayer wheel as it is a buddhist dominated region. Buddhism is greatly followed. It is a nice place.
Written 17 May 2019
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Ravee
Mumbai, India56 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Being a visitor to Leh Ladakh i wanted to learn more about their culture , Everything about Leh was interesting Buddhism the spinning of wheeel and Saying "OM MANI PADME HUM" this was taught by monk to me at monestry ..and our Driver (name Ring Xing ) he provided us knowledge about every place we visit, people of Leh Ladakh are very helpful, honest and hard working. Drivers skills are best driving cars, tempos on hilly region they drive the best.
Written 12 May 2019
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YatriForever
Chennai (Madras), India4,099 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Although the Prayer Wheels are all over Leh and rest of Ladakh, the Wheels in the Gompa/Monastery are probably the best place to walk around to rotate, if you find any. We found the Lamayuru gompa's prayer wheels in the very entrance of the gompa, so we prayed. Watch for sharp edges/metal edges wherever you turn the wheel. Great experience.
Written 15 October 2016
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Tony H
Northumberland, UK1,579 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Just make sure you walk all the way around, spin the wheels and walk in a clockwise direction! Very popular with the locals!
Written 9 August 2016
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paras j
Mumbai, India53 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Even though we dont know the significance , but it has supposed auspicious values and the buddhist follow it religiuosly
Written 4 August 2016
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I have purchased wall hanging prayer wheel from Leh. I wanted to know where should i place it in my home. Any specific direction or place
Written 3 September 2019
Towards Sunlight thats what i beleive and it should hang always ..
Written 20 September 2019
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