Awaiting Salvation

Awaiting Salvation Turning Wheels .Turning a prayer wheel symbolizes "turning the doctrine," referring to the first teachings of the Buddha, when he set the Wheel of the Law in motion, and accumulates virtues for the well being of mankind. There are many types of prayer wheels, although hand-held wheels are the most common. A person using the wheel sets it in motion by turning it in a clockwise direction. Each turn is the equivalent of reading the prayers within. Wheels may also be placed where they can be spun by the wind or water. Of impressive size, such beautifully hand decorated wheels are protected from the weather by a roof and sometimes a protective watchtower-like enclosure. 03/03/2007 12:57:42