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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 55

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42 BUDDHIST PRA VING-WHEEL CHAP. Buddha himself is not represented. At Amardavati an empty chair is shown, with the marks of Buddha’s feet on the footstool below, and the wheel indicated upon each of them (Fig. 10). In the Siamese footprints of Buddha, called the ‘‘ Phrabat,” on which there are 108… … Fic. 10o.—Throne and Wheel. Fic. 11.—Foot of Buddha, with ae Wheel and other Symbols. From Amardvati Sculptures. From Amaravati. space in the centre." The “thousand-ray’d Wheel” on the soles of the feet is one of the marks on a child when born, indicating that he will either be a Chakra- varti…

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