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The wheel of great compassion : the practice of the prayer wheel in Tibetan Buddhism / edited and introduced by Lorne Ladner ; with translations by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche ... [and others] ; foreword by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.
Van Pelt Library BQ5075.P73 W44 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Prayer wheels.
- Spiritual life--Buddhism.
- Spiritual life.
- Physical Description:
- xxii, 134 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Boston, MA : Wisdom Publications, [2000]
- Summary:
- "Wheel of Great Compassion is the first book to provide Western readers with a complete understanding of the prayer wheel -- an ancient and mystical practice that has long been popular with Buddhists throughout Tibet and Mongolia for its ability to bless the environment, promote healing, increase compassion, and assist practitioners on their journeys to enlightenment. This book offers a clear description of prayer wheel practice, its meaning and benefits, and its role as an essential ritual and symbol of Tibetan Buddhism. It contains a general introduction to the prayer wheel, photographs and illustrations, six commentaries by Tibetan lamas (including Lama Zopa Rinpoche), and instructions for both prayer wheel construction and proper use.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-134).
- ISBN:
- 0861711742
- OCLC:
- 44883705
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