Tibetan Buddhist Big Hand Held Prayer Wheel

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Big Hand Held Prayer Wheel
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZAY04
Price: 295.00 USD
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$339

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Specifications

	ZAY04
	Brass and Copper
	Height: 23.5 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 5.5 inch
	Weight 850 gm

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A Tool for Spiritual Transformation

This exquisite prayer wheel is more than just a beautiful object; it is a conduit for spiritual practice and a tangible link to ancient traditions. Crafted from a harmonious blend of brass and copper, its surfaces shimmer with a rich patina, hinting at the sacred energies it is designed to channel. The cylinder, adorned with intricate engravings of sacred mantras and divine figures, is a testament to the meticulous artistry of its creators. Each turn of the wheel is said to replicate the recitation of the mantra held within, allowing the practitioner to accumulate merit and purify negative karma with every spin.

Echoes of Ancient Wisdom

In Tibetan Buddhism, prayer wheels are deeply intertwined with the teachings of compassion and the aspiration for enlightenment for all sentient beings. The most common mantra inscribed is "Om Mani Padme Hum," a powerful invocation that embodies the essence of Buddhist wisdom and compassion, attributed to Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Legend tells that when the great Bodhisattva Chenrezig, known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, manifested in the world to help all beings escape suffering, he uttered this mantra, signifying his boundless love and wisdom. It is believed that spinning a prayer wheel is as meritorious as reciting the mantra verbally, making this a profound tool for those seeking inner peace and spiritual growth.

Craftsmanship and Devotion

The robust wooden handle provides a comfortable and stable grip, allowing for effortless rotation. The attached weight, connected by a delicate chain, ensures a smooth and continuous spin, further amplifying the meditative experience. The combination of warm copper, gleaming brass, and natural wood creates a piece that is both aesthetically pleasing and spiritually resonant. This prayer wheel invites you to engage in a practice that has sustained countless individuals on their spiritual journeys, fostering a sense of calm, focus, and connection to something greater than oneself. It serves as a constant reminder of the power of intention and the profound impact of dedicated practice.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.