Prayer Wheel in Buddhism (especially in Nepal and Tibet)

✔ What is a prayer wheel used for? Prayer wheels are used by many Tibetans everyday, sometimes for hours on end. Worshippers turn prayer wheels to accumulate merit, to help all beings in the world and to purify their karma (intentional actions). They are part of a meditation practice. A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather or coarse cotton. Traditionally, a mantra is written in Tibetan language, on the outside of the wheel. The mantra Om mani padme hum is most commonly used, but other mantras may be used as well. ✔ What is a prayer wheel turning? It is believed that each turn of a prayer wheel represents a recitation of the prayer inside and transports it to heaven. ... According to Tibetan Buddhist belief, spinning a prayer wheel is just as effective as reciting the sacred texts aloud. ✔ What religion does prayer wheel belong to? Prayer wheel, Tibetan mani chos 'khor, in Tibetan Buddhism, a mechanical device the use of which is equivalent to the recitation of a mantra (sacred syllable or verse). --- Some videos are from Pexels by: Rabi Lama, Sandesh Karki, Manik Sharma, Sippakorn Yamkasikorn ___ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KnowledgePlusDaily