Publisher's Synopsis
The Buddhist Praying Wheel by William Simpson is a comprehensive guide to the traditional Tibetan prayer wheel, an important tool in Buddhist practice. The book provides a detailed history of the prayer wheel, its significance in Tibetan Buddhism, and the various types of prayer wheels available. The author also explains the proper way to use the prayer wheel and the benefits of incorporating it into one's spiritual practice. The book includes beautiful illustrations and photographs of prayer wheels and their intricate designs. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism or looking to deepen their spiritual practice.A collection of material bearing upon the symbolism of the wheel and circular movements in custom and religious ritual. The author traces the underlying symbolism of the wheel, movements of worshippers and religious dances of many religions and races, to a common solar origin in which the turning of a prayer wheel or the motions of ceremonies all show the basic mystery of the sun's movement. Illustrated throughout.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
