EditorialThe praying cylinders of Thibet. Buddhist prayer-wheels are rotating cylinders of varying size containing pieces of paper with prayers ('mantras') written or printed on them. The cylinders revolve clockwise, the direction of the sun's movement around t...
EditorialThe praying cylinders of Thibet. Buddhist prayer-wheels are rotating cylinders of varying size containing pieces of paper with prayers ('mantras') written or printed on them. The cylinders revolve clockwise, the direction of the sun's movement around t...
EditorialJain yantra found in northern India, 1631. A yantra is an abstract diagram made up of several symbolic geometric forms which is used as an aid to meditation. They are used by Hindus, as well as Buddhists and Jains; this one is identifiedas Jain by its ...