Set of Eight Miniature Prayer Wheels with Tibetan Auspicious Symbols - Religious Altars

Set of Eight Miniature Prayer Wheels with Tibetan Auspicious Symbols

Sale price  $88.00 Regular price $145.00
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Set of Eight Miniature Prayer Wheels with Tibetan Auspicious Symbols - Religious Altars

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Set of Eight Miniature Prayer Wheels with Tibetan Auspicious Symbols

Sale price  $88.00 Regular price $145.00

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A set of eight miniature brass prayer wheels, each engraved with one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism: the Golden Fish, Parasol, Treasure Vase, Lotus, Conch Shell, Endless Knot, Dharma Wheel, and Victory Banner. Spin the mantra-inscribed cylinders during meditation to set an intention. Hang on a wall or arrange along a shelf or altar.

Details
  • Design: Eight small brass prayer wheels, each topped with a hand-carved medallion of one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols above a spinning mantra-inscribed cylinder banded in copper tone, on a flat brass foot
  • Size: Each wheel 4 ¼" high x 1 ¼" deep; wheelbase approximately 1" x 1 ¼"; each weighs approximately 2 ounces
  • Material: Brass, inlaid with red and blue decorative beads, with copper-tone banding
  • Included: Set of eight prayer wheels, each with a hanging loop for wall display and a flat stand for tabletop or altar use
  • Care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from moisture to preserve the brass finish
  • Note: Handmade in Nepal, so small variations in finish and detail are part of each piece. The cylinder's removable metal cap may loosen in transit and can be twisted back into place
  • Origin: Handmade in Nepal
Meaning & Intention

In Tibetan Buddhist practice, a prayer wheel is not decorative alone. The mantra coiled inside its cylinder is said to radiate outward with every turn, the way ripples spread from a stone dropped in still water.

This set gathers that tradition into miniature form. Each wheel bears one of the Ashtamangala, the Eight Auspicious Symbols that have accompanied Buddhist teaching for centuries.

Each emblem holds its own note: the Golden Fish for freedom, the Parasol for protection, the Treasure Vase for spiritual wealth, the Lotus for purity, the Conch Shell for the sound of truth, the Endless Knot for interconnection, the Dharma Wheel for the path of awakening, and the Victory Banner for triumph over what clouds the mind.

Displayed together, the eight form a small constellation of intention — a practice built of many small turns rather than one grand gesture.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Compassion, protection, abundance, clarity

Symbol: The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism (Ashtamangala)

Ideal for: Building a home altar, tactile meditation ritual, or a gift for someone drawn to Tibetan Buddhist symbolism

Suggested mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum

Questions & Guidance

How are the prayer wheels meant to be used?

Spin the cylinder gently in a clockwise direction. The mantra inscribed inside is traditionally believed to send that intention outward. Many people use the wheels as a focus during meditation.

Can the wheels be displayed individually?

Yes. Each has its own hanging loop and a flat brass base, so they can be hung on a wall, spaced along a shelf, or grouped together on an altar.

Do the symbols have a specific order when arranged?

There is no fixed sequence for home display. Some group them in two rows of four, others follow the order in which the symbols feel most meaningful to their practice.

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