The prayer wheel is an inseparable part of the Buddhist and Tibetan tradition. The prayer wheel is a hollow metal cylinder, beautifully embossed by Tibetan artisans and mounted on top of a wooden rod. Inside the hollow cylinder contains a tightly scrolled paper or other material full of printed or handwritten mantra.
The prayer wheel is used mainly in the Tibetan culture than other cultures of Buddhism. Its know as an aid to meditation, gaining wisdom, attracting good karma, and ridding bad karmas and negative energy.
The Incense Sampler Works imports this item via cottage industry from Nepal.
SOLD BY: The Each. 8" long, 1.5" x 2" cylinder. Assorted styles.
