The Buddhist praying-wheel : a collection of material bearing upon the symbolism of the wheel and circular movements in custom and religious ritual (1896)
Simpson, William, 1823-1899 · London : Macmillan and Co., ltd.; New York : Macmillan Co. · leaf 33
20 BUDDHIST PRA VING-WHEEL CHAP. is evident from these examples that, if smoke-jacks could be introduced into Tibet, they would be highly prized in every household as a means of acquiring Karma. In February 1894, Mr. W. Woodville Rockhill gave an account of his travels through Tibet to the Royal… … Fic. 7.—Praying-Wheel at Ghia. From a Sketch by the Author. boils, and over which is a prayer-wheel turning in the heated air as it escapes through a big hole in the roof.” ! And further he adds,—‘‘ And below the house, in a log hutch built over the brook, a big prayer-barrel is kept turning ever…
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