Meaning Of The Word Prayer wheel

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Prayer wheel Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Prayer wheel?

prayer wheel in American English
a revolving cylinder containing written sacred texts, used by Tibetan Buddhists in praying
noun: a wheel or cylinder inscribed with or containing prayers, used chiefly by Buddhists of Tibet

prayer wheel in British English
noun: (esp in Tibet) a wheel or cylinder inscribed with or containing prayers, each revolution of which is counted as an uttered prayer, so that such prayers can be repeated by turning it

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