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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 ; New York : Macmillan · leaf 53

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Fig. 10.—Throne and Wheel.From Amaravati Sculptures. Fig. II.—Foot of Buddha, withWheel and other Symbols. From Amaravati. Space in the centre.^ The thousand-rayd Wheelon the soles of the feet is one of the marks on a childwhen born, indicating that he will either be a Chakra-varti Rajah, or a…

Prayer wheels · Wheels -- Religious aspects · Buddhism -- Liturgical aspects · Symbolism · Rites and ceremonies

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