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 73
upa, which formed the altar at one end (see Fig. 14). Although no connec-tion is possible be-tween them, thesechaitya temples beara strong resemblance,which has been oftennoticed, in plan to aChristian church. Thechaitya occupies theend of the nave as thealtar; on each side arecolumns separatingthe… … Fig. 14.—Buddhist Chaitya Temple. A, the Chaitya, or Stupa. B, the Nave. C C, the aisles which form the Procession Path roundthe temple and chaitya. what I saw in theTibetan Lamaseries,I take it that themonks sat in the nave in front of the chaitya,where they performed their elaborate service.…
Prayer wheels · Wheels -- Religious aspects · Buddhism -- Liturgical aspects · Symbolism · Rites and ceremonies
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