Buddhist Praying Wheel

by William Simpson

Book Overview

The Buddhist Praying Wheel is a book authored by William Simpson that delves into the history, significance, and usage of the prayer wheel in Buddhist traditions. The prayer wheel, also known as a mani wheel, is a cylindrical device that contains written prayers or mantras and is spun around by hand or by wind to accumulate merit and blessings. The book explores the origins of the prayer wheel in India and its spread throughout Buddhist countries,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162588209
• ISBN13: 9781162588209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"