Tibetan Buddhist Om Mani Padme Hum Prayer Wheel

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	RU67
	Copper,Wood and Brass
	Height: 8 inch
	Width: 1.7 inch
	Depth: 1.7 inch
	Weight 50 gm

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Embrace Serenity with the Om Mani Padme Hum Prayer Wheel

Invite peace, wisdom, and compassion into your life with this exquisitely crafted Tibetan Buddhist prayer wheel. More than just a beautiful object, this prayer wheel is a sacred tool used for centuries by practitioners seeking to accumulate merit, purify negative karma, and cultivate mindfulness. The act of spinning the wheel is believed to invoke the blessings of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, transforming the mundane into the sacred with each rotation. The heart of this prayer wheel lies in the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum," a powerful Sanskrit phrase revered as the embodiment of all Buddhist teachings. This mantra is deeply connected to Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, whose boundless love and mercy are invoked with its recitation. Legend tells of Avalokiteshvara, deeply moved by the suffering of sentient beings, crying out "Om Mani Padme Hum" as a vow to help all beings achieve enlightenment. Each spin of this wheel is an echo of that compassionate aspiration.

Craftsmanship and Sacred Symbolism

This prayer wheel is a testament to traditional craftsmanship, meticulously fashioned from a harmonious blend of copper, wood, and brass. The cylindrical drum, made of rich copper, is intricately embossed with the sacred Tibetan script of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. Encircling the drum are bands of brass, adding a touch of elegance and reinforcing the spiritual significance of the inscribed words. Atop the drum sits a gilded spire, capped with a shimmering finial, symbolizing the upward path to enlightenment. A small, ornate weight on a chain is attached to the side of the drum, allowing for effortless and continuous spinning with a gentle flick of the wrist. The smooth, dark wood of the handle provides a comfortable and grounding grip, connecting the practitioner to the earth as they ascend spiritually. Subtle turquoise accents adorn the top of the wheel, adding a touch of vibrant beauty and representing the purity of the Buddhist path.

A Tool for Inner Transformation

In Tibetan Buddhism, it is understood that spinning a prayer wheel clockwise is equivalent to reciting the mantra contained within it. Each rotation sends forth prayers, blessings, and positive energy into the world, benefiting not only the spinner but all beings. It is said that the merit accumulated from spinning a prayer wheel can help to overcome obstacles, reduce anger and delusion, and foster a greater sense of clarity and well-being. This practice is particularly potent when performed with sincere intention and a compassionate heart, transforming the physical act into a profound spiritual offering. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the path of Buddhism, this prayer wheel serves as a beautiful and accessible gateway to cultivating inner peace and a deeper connection to the universal principles of compassion and wisdom. Place it in your meditation space, your home, or carry it with you, and let its gentle turning inspire a more mindful and enlightened existence.

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.