Tibetan Prayer Wheels

Spinning the prayer wheel is an act of releasing stress and anxiety and putting oneself into the peace of mind

In many monasteries or in areas where monks are living, one can see monks spinning prayer wheels around. They circle the Stupas in a clockwise direction where the prayer wheels are mounted and spin the wheels as they walk. They are available in most markets and are lighter than they look. Inside each is a small scroll with a prayer written out in Tibetan script.

Tibetan prayer wheels is often decorate traditionally with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum in Sanskrit on the outside. It is believe that spinning such prayer wheels will have the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the prayers.