prayer wheel - Tibet - 20th century

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A Tibetan prayer wheel titled Gebedsmolen from the 20th century, measuring 40 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, from a private collection and in good condition.

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A prayer wheel (also called a prayer wheel or mani wheel) is an important ritual object in Tibetan Buddhism.

Inside the cylinder, there are rolled papers with mantras, usually the mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum'.

Function and use:
By turning the mill clockwise, the mantras are activated.

Each rotation is viewed as reciting all the mantras within.

The spinning wheel spreads spiritual blessings and positive energy.

Traditionally it is used during meditation, prayer, or while walking around sacred places.

The rotating motion symbolizes the cycle of life and rebirth

It represents the spread of wisdom and compassion.

Is regarded as a powerful spiritual aid for merit and purification.

This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.

A prayer wheel (also called a prayer wheel or mani wheel) is an important ritual object in Tibetan Buddhism.

Inside the cylinder, there are rolled papers with mantras, usually the mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum'.

Function and use:
By turning the mill clockwise, the mantras are activated.

Each rotation is viewed as reciting all the mantras within.

The spinning wheel spreads spiritual blessings and positive energy.

Traditionally it is used during meditation, prayer, or while walking around sacred places.

The rotating motion symbolizes the cycle of life and rebirth

It represents the spread of wisdom and compassion.

Is regarded as a powerful spiritual aid for merit and purification.

This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Height
40 cm
Width
10 cm
Title of artwork
prayer wheel
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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