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 264
Fig. 43.—Double Disc and Sceptre. Fig. 44.—Double Disc and Sceptre. Christianity, the double disc is made in the form oftwo wheels; and this suggests a possible connectionbetween such a figure and the burning wheel, whichwas made to represent the descent of the sun in theceremonies practised at the…
Prayer wheels · Wheels -- Religious aspects · Buddhism -- Liturgical aspects · Symbolism · Rites and ceremonies
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