Tibetan Buddhist Om Mani Padme Hum Prayer Wheel

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Om Mani Padme Hum Prayer Wheel
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBJ17
Price: 65.00 USD
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	ZBJ17
	Wood and Copper
	Height: 12 inch
	Width: 3 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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The Sacred Chant of Compassion

This exquisite prayer wheel is a tangible representation of profound Buddhist philosophy, designed to bring peace and blessings to its holder and the surrounding environment. Crafted from rich wood and adorned with intricate copper detailing, it embodies the spiritual traditions of Tibet. The Om Mani Padme Hum mantra, a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhism, is elegantly inscribed around the cylindrical body of the wheel in Tibetan script. This powerful mantra is believed to contain the essence of all teachings and to purify the mind, body, and speech. In Tibetan culture, prayer wheels are not merely objects of devotion but active tools for accumulating merit and wisdom. It is said that turning a prayer wheel is equivalent to reciting the mantra inscribed within it. Each rotation sends prayers and good intentions into the world, purifying negative karma and fostering compassion. The practice is rooted in the belief that the physical act of turning the wheel purifies the mind from the three poisons of greed, hatred, and ignorance.

Craftsmanship and Symbolism

The wheel itself is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. The sturdy wooden handle provides a comfortable grip, allowing for smooth and effortless turning. The copper cylinder, meticulously engraved with the sacred mantra, gleams with an antique patina, suggesting its rich spiritual heritage. The addition of a small bell, subtly attached by a black cord, adds a gentle chime with each turn, further enhancing the meditative experience and signifying the awakening of spiritual awareness. Atop the cylinder rests a finely detailed metal finial, a common element in Tibetan sacred art, symbolizing the pinnacle of spiritual attainment. This prayer wheel is more than just an artifact; it is an invitation to engage in a timeless practice that has guided countless individuals on their path to enlightenment and inner peace.

A Conduit of Blessings

The legend of the prayer wheel's origin is often linked to the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara. It is said that he created the first prayer wheel to help others accumulate merit and wisdom. By engaging with this sacred object, you are participating in a lineage of spiritual practice that spans centuries. Whether displayed as a focal point for meditation or actively used in personal ritual, this prayer wheel serves as a constant reminder of the importance of compassion, mindfulness, and the transformative power of sound and intention. Its presence can transform a space into a sanctuary of peace, emanating positive energy and bringing a sense of calm to the modern world.

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.