{"product_id":"tibetan-prayer-wheel","title":"Tibetan Prayer Wheel","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSlow Down Through Sound With Our Tibetan Prayer Wheel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS A TIBETAN PRAYER WHEEL USED FOR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Tibetan prayer wheel is a cylindrical \u003cstrong\u003ecopper drum\u003c\/strong\u003e, mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003ewooden handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is turned by hand. This tradition is found in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, as well as in Buddhist regions of India such as Ladakh or Sikkim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe drum is engraved with the \u003cstrong\u003emantra \"Om Mani Padme Hum\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its base is decorated with a \u003cstrong\u003elotus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003epurity in Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS OF SPINNING A PRAYER WHEEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMentally reciting this mantra in rhythm with the rotation of the wheel helps to \u003cstrong\u003efocus attention\u003c\/strong\u003e on a repeated gesture and phrase, which \u003cstrong\u003eslows the flow of thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e and brings about a \u003cstrong\u003estate of calm\u003c\/strong\u003e, like a guided breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE A PRAYER WHEEL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe prayer wheel is held by the handle and turned clockwise, with a \u003cstrong\u003esteady movement of the wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e. This repetitive gesture accompanies an active meditation practice, used to recentre and calm the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT SOUND DOES THE PRAYER WHEEL MAKE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA small brass weight suspended on a cord, attached to the side of the drum, is lifted by \u003cstrong\u003ecentrifugal force\u003c\/strong\u003e as a result of the rotation and lightly strikes the edge of the drum with each turn. This produces a \u003cstrong\u003ebrief\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e clear metallic click\u003c\/strong\u003e, comparable to the \u003cstrong\u003echime of a small bell\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rhythm follows the speed of rotation, almost like a \u003cstrong\u003emetronome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ROLE OF THE SCROLL INSIDE THE PRAYER WHEEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eInside the drum, a long strip of fine paper is wound several times around a central axis. \u003cstrong\u003eThe mantra is printed on it many times over\u003c\/strong\u003e. Turning the wheel just once is symbolically equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003ereciting the mantra\u003c\/strong\u003e as many times as it is printed on the scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 17cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrum height: 7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrum width: 3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandle diameter: 2.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCopper drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; GUARANTEE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFree Shipping Australia-Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDelivery: 8 to 13 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll Prices Include GST \u0026amp; Customs - No Hidden Fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuning Fork And Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54238622810449,"sku":"14:200006154#Golden","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2902\/9713\/files\/TibetanPrayerWheel.webp?v=1783346580","url":"https:\/\/www.tuningforkandco.com\/products\/tibetan-prayer-wheel","provider":"Tuning Fork And Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}