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 ; New York : Macmillan · leaf 149
at the sametime. It required a whirl or two before their long andwide petticoats became fully expanded, which madeeach man look like a spinning-top. This motion was 138 BUDDHIST PRA YING-WHEEL CHAP kept up for about eight minutes at a time, when eachtook a rest and began again. The right hand… … Fig. 24.—Whirling Dervish. Cairo.Prom a Sketch by the Author. the Deity, and that it was received by the upwardhand, and dispensed to the world below by the other.The Brahman was supposed to reach heaven by beingturned on a wheel ; in this case heaven comes downto these Dervishes who turn about…
Prayer wheels · Wheels -- Religious aspects · Buddhism -- Liturgical aspects · Symbolism · Rites and ceremonies
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