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Prayer Wheel

Description:

A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel on which sacred texts or prayers are inscribed. Found mainly in Tibet and other Buddhist regions, it is commonly used as a spiritual tool to accumulate merits and blessings through its rotation.

Senses:

• Noun: A cylindrical wheel with prayers written on it, that is often spun as part of Buddhist religious practices.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Many people in Tibetan communities have prayer wheels in their homes to enhance their spiritual practice.

Local Usage:

Visiting monasteries, you will frequently spot locals engaging in clockwise rotations of the prayer wheels.

Sample Sentences:

1. I could feel a sense of tranquility as I spun the prayer wheel gently.
2. She bought a beautifully decorated prayer wheel from the local market.
3. Every morning, he starts his day by spending a few minutes turning the prayer wheel.

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