Prayer Wheel Collection

Old Bhutanese man turning prayer wheels in Buddhist temple, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Bhutanese woman turning Buddhist prayer wheels, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Young boy pulling a prayer wheel, Jakar Dzong, Castle of the White Bird, Jakar, Bumthang, Chokor Valley, Bhutan, Asia

Lamps and prayer wheels, Gold Temple, Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Large gold and red spinning Buddhist prayer wheels at Bodhnath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Prayer wheels, Barkhor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet, with his Praying-Wheel and Trident, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet, with his Praying-Wheel and Trident - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. These priests of the Buddhist religion

"Prayer Wheel" in Cashmere, 1857. Creator: Unknown. "Prayer Wheel" in Cashmere, 1857
"Prayer Wheel" in Cashmere, 1857....the interior of a Lama Temple, with a prayer-wheel at work. These wheels are about ten feet high by eight or ten in diameter

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

A monk spinning prayer wheels in Gangteng Monastery, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan

Devotee spinning prayer wheel in temple at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Devotee spinning prayer wheel at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Woman spinning prayer wheels at the National Memorial Chhorten, Thimphu, Bhutan

Prayer wheel moved by water, Drepung monastery, Mount Gephel, Lhasa Prefecture, Tibet, China

Local woman circling around a prayer wheel, Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal (MODEL RELEASED)

Prayer wheels at Swayambhunath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kathmandu, Nepal

A monk and a prayer wheel on the path to the Paro Taktsang monastary in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

A young boy playing with a prayer wheel in the Thangbi Mani monastery in Bhutan

Bhutan. Devout Bhuddist worshippers with prayer wheels at the Gantey Gompa in Bhutan. Gangteng Monastery

Old woman with a prayer wheel in her hand, Lo Manthang, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Old man with a prayer wheel in his hand, Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal, Asia

Bronze prayer wheels carved with Buddhist scripture, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prayer wheel inside Drepung Monastery, one of the great three Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Little Tibetan girl praying with prayer wheel and smoke from incense in Drepung Monastery, one of the great three Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Sketches in Cashmere (engraving)
1587400 Sketches in Cashmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Cashmere. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 March 1857)

Moulin a prieres (engraving)
2789953 Moulin a prieres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulin a prieres. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1864)

Kalmuks with a Prayer Wheel, Siberia, illustration from
497817 Kalmuks with a Prayer Wheel, Siberia, illustration from Les Steppes de la Mer Caspienne, le Caucase, le Crimee et la Russie Meridionale by Xavier Hommaire de Hell

A Buddhist Monk, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418227 A Buddhist Monk, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Sketches in Cashmere (coloured engraving)
729511 Sketches in Cashmere (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Cashmere. From the Illustrated London News, 21 March 1857)

Bhutan. Colorful prayer wheels

Bhutan, Paro. Colorful prayer wheels and flags along the hiking trail to the Tigers Nest Monastery, one of the most sacred religious sites in Bhutan

Worshipper and Viarocana Buddhist prayer wheel, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman and prayer wheel, Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Young monk and prayer wheel, Swayambhunath temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Old man and prayer wheel, Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Woman and prayer wheel, Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

A Buddhist Priest and Praying-Wheel, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Buddhist Priest and Praying-Wheel, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Kathmandu, Nepal, Unesco World Heritage Site, Buddhism, prayer wheels, Colour Image
Kathmandu, Nepal, Unesco World Heritage Site, Buddhism, prayer wheel, Gallo Landscapes, 705010671

Bhutan, Paro, capital of Paro District aka Dzongkhag. Traditional prayer wheels

Tibetan priests, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Tibetan priests, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Spinning prayer wheels, Xiahe monastery, Xiahe, Gansu, China, Asia

Row Of Spinning Prayer Wheels At Night, One Is Stopped; Kyoto, Japan

Buddhist monks turning prayer wheels, Karchu Dratsang Monastery, Jankar, Bumthang, Bhutan, Asia

A Buddhist spins his hand-held prayer wheel in a clockwise direction with the help of a weighted chain attached to it. Each turn is the equivalent of reading the prayers or mantras within

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In the serene Buddhist temples of Thimphu, Bhutan, prayer wheels stand as a testament to the unwavering faith of the people. An old Bhutanese man gently turns the prayer wheel, his weathered hands guiding it with reverence and devotion. The rhythmic motion echoes through the temple, filling the air with a sense of tranquility. Not far away, a Bhutanese woman stands before another set of prayer wheels at Trashi Chhoe Dzong. With each spin, she sends her prayers and wishes into the universe, seeking blessings for herself and those around her. The vibrant colors of her traditional attire blend harmoniously with the golden hues of the spinning wheels. In Jakar Dzong's Castle of White Bird, a young boy pulls on a prayer wheel with all his might. His innocent enthusiasm reflects an understanding that even in youthfulness lies great spiritual significance. As he tugs on its handle, he becomes part of an ancient tradition passed down through generations. Lamps flicker softly beside rows upon rows of large gold and red spinning Buddhist prayer wheels in Barkhor, Lhasa Tibet. Each rotation carries not only personal aspirations but also collective hopes for peace and enlightenment in this sacred land. Gangteng Monastery in Phobjikha Valley witnesses a monk immersed in deep meditation while spinning multiple prayer wheels simultaneously. His focused gaze reveals an inner connection to divinity as he channels positive energy into every turn. Lo Manthang's Kingdom of Mustang embraces spirituality wholeheartedly as an old woman clutches onto her cherished prayer wheel tightly. Her wrinkled face bears witness to years spent seeking solace within these simple yet profound rituals—a testament to how faith can sustain us throughout our lives. Similarly devoted is an elderly man from Mustang who holds his own precious prayer wheel close to his heart—its presence offering him comfort amidst life's uncertainties and challenges.