People love spinning them but most don't seem to know the origins and purpose. The first prayer wheels were made around 400 CE by a Chinese pilgrim in Ladakh. The concept of a prayer wheel came from Buddha’s teaching method- “turning the wheel of dharma”. Dharma, in Buddhism, means law and order; in other words, the laws of the universe. Usually, Om Mani Padme Hum is written around the wheel in Newari language. There’s also a practical reason: many people could not (and still cannot) read. It’s said that when a person spins the wheel, it’s the same effect as reading the mantra or text inscribed. P.S - I'm not a Buddhist but felt like sharing some history. . . . . . . #dehradun #buddism #buddha #mindrollingmonastery #tibet #prayerwheel #uttarakhand #mussorie #himachalpradesh #travelphotography #traveltheworld #backpacking #aroundtheworld #oneplus #instatravel #instadaily #earthpix #travelgram #travellog #beautifuldestinations #igersindia #igers #travelasia #goexplore #discovery . . @earthfocus @passionpassport @worldplaces @cnntravel @nytimestravel @natgeotravel @worldshotz @srilankadaily @discoverearth @discoverglobe @theoutbound @bestvacations (at Mindrolling Monastery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byaka1wpzW_/?igshid=ughc65v6fvei
