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Prayer Wheels


Prayer Wheels
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2569 W: 51 N: 5974] (24312)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2004-03
Catégories: Vie quotidienne
Appareil photographique: CANON EOS 10 D, Canon 28-80 3,5-4,8 USM IV
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-06-19 0:40
Vue: 613
Points: 30
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
A short series of pictures taken around the stupa at Swayambhunath on an early spring holiday to India and Nepal in 2004.

Some information from Wikipedea about prayer wheels:

A prayer wheel is a 'wheel' (Tibetan: 'khor) on a spindle made from metal (as here), wood, leather, or even coarse cotton. On the wheel are depicted or encapsulated prayers, mantras and symbols such as the Ashtamangala. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, spinning such a wheel will have much the same effect as orally reciting the prayers.

The rules surrounding the prayer wheels are very specific (although occasionally vary according to tradition). The practitioner must spin the wheel clockwise. This was determined because this is the direction the mantras are written. Before and after the practitioner turns the wheel, he or she must repeat the mantra, or no merit will be incurred by the wheels use. However, some traditions state that repeating a mantra simply (or greatly) enhances the effects of the prayer wheel, and just turning it has benefits and merits alone. Each revolution is considered as meritorious as reading the inscription aloud as many times as it is written on the scroll. The wheel must not be spun frantically, but held straight (if a hand-held wheel) and turned smoothly with the motivation and spirit of compassion and bodhichitta (the noble mind that aspires to full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings), which, it's been stated, are some of the benefits attributed to the practice of turning the wheel. It helps compassion and bodhichitta arise in the practitioner. The practitioner should also repeat the mantra as many times as possible during the turning of the wheel, and keep a calm meditative mind. Also, there's a tradition of asking the Buddhas and bodhisattvas to dedicate your accumulated merits to all sentient beings after a session of meditation (with or without the wheel).
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hi stephen
very nice detail from prayer wheels
colors of the wheels in the picture are eye-cathing
note is very informative
i like it
thanks for sharing

Hello Stephen,
Very good details on the prayer wheels crafted with mantras!
the shining part on the wheels looks great!
many thanks for the sharing and the informative notes
regards
Tony

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2444 W: 0 N: 6077] (30329)
  • [2008-06-19 1:35]

Hello,

mangigique détail, la netteté est parfait, on voit bien tous les dessins, la forme de la barrière, vraiment superbe.

Bravo et belle journée

Nicou

A nicely graphic shot with great details and shapes. I also appreciate the different textures and the colors, specially on metal. Well done!
Regards,
Marine

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1982 W: 53 N: 765] (13001)
  • [2008-06-19 3:13]

Very interesting note and picture. Really good detail showing us these prayer wheels. The colors are very nice. Have a good day!

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2500 W: 722 N: 202] (21670)
  • [2008-06-19 3:29]

Hi, my friend!
Nepal! Wow! It is very interesting picture. I like your idea and your composition. It is photo to NG! Good colours.
Marek

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8654 W: 916 N: 11705] (58749)
  • [2008-06-19 3:39]

Hi Stephen

I like the repetition of the T shaped white shapes as well as the darker prayer wheels themselves. Good sharpness, colour & framing. Tfs!

Hi Stephen.
Just looked at your excellent collection of Nepal shots. This one is a beauty, with its fine composition and attention to detail. You composed it really well and achieved great sharpness, particularly on the text covering the wheels. The wrought iron work below makes a nice contrast and balance. Interesting note, too.
Regards,
Andrew

Bonjour Stephen,
Si quelqu'un parle beaucoup en France, on dit de lui qu'il est un moulin à paroles. Ici, c'est plus profond. Ce sont des prières et apparemment, selon la couleur du cuivre mis à nu, les pratiquants prient souvent. L'mage, réussie, présente un réel intérêt documentaire. Excellent travail.
Bonne journée
Cordialement
Joël

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2627 W: 153 N: 1749] (35891)
  • [2008-06-19 7:18]

Witaj Stephen!
Interesting composition, curious details. I like the frame and colours. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

Hi Stephen,
Fine symmetry and very good colours. Quite a different photo, but this is really what TE is about. Learning something new!
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar

Hello Stephen,
it looks a bit funny in my eyes. I like the choice to keep five complete with the metal below and above.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hi Stephen,
great detail, Your photo is really simple but excellent in composition, I like great light and colors , good work,
Georg

Bonjour Stephen,
C'est une composition efficace avec un cadrage serré mettant en valeur le sujet (domage tout de même d'avoir éliminé les ferrures forgées) dans un bon contraste.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hello Stephen
Beaucoup de détails et une composition très graphique pour cette photo. Etonnant cette différence de couleur sur les moulins là où passent les mains.
Très bon boulot!!
Amicalement
Hervé

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