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A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet, with his Praying-Wheel and Trident, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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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... [are] divided into two sects, distinguished by the colour of their vestments - the Dukpa sect wearing red and the Dalai yellow; and mostly, as in the instance before us, of brocaded satin...The prayer-cylinder or manichhos-khor (the precious religious wheel) which this individual carries in his right hand is a very singular instrument...[The body] is a metal cylinder...[and] is filled with rolls of printed prayers and charms which revolve as the instrument is turned round. Every Lama carries a chhos-khor, which he keeps perpetually turning by a gentle motion of the hand...As every revolution of a prayer is equivalent to its recitation, the chhos- khor is a very ingenious instrument for multiplying their number without fatiguing the devotee. These instruments are found of all sizes and in all positions. Cylinders about one foot in height are placed in rows around the temples, and are turned by the votaries before entering. Larger cylinders are found near the villages, turned by water, which keeps them perpetually revolving day and night'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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In this photograph, a Lama of the Dalai Sect from Tibet is depicted in a moment of deep devotion, holding both a praying-wheel and a trident. The Lama, dressed in the distinctive yellow robes of the Dalai sect, adds an air of mystique and spirituality to the image. The Dalai Lama, a revered spiritual and political leader in Tibetan Buddhism, is known for his commitment to the Buddhist faith. The sect he belongs to, the Dalai sect, is distinguished by the yellow robes worn by its members. The Lama's attire is made of rich, brocaded satin, adding to his regal and otherworldly appearance. In his right hand, the Lama holds a unique and intriguing instrument - a praying-wheel or chhos-khor. This cylindrical device, filled with rolls of printed prayers and charms, revolves as the Lama turns it gently with his hand. The prayer-wheel is a significant part of Tibetan Buddhism, representing the multiplication of prayers without the need for physical exertion. The chhos-khor is an ingenious invention, found in various sizes and positions throughout Tibet. Smaller ones are placed around temples and turned by devotees before entering, while larger ones are turned by water, perpetually revolving day and night. The Lama's prayer-wheel, with its intricate design and symbolic significance, adds to the rich tapestry of Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition. This photograph, drawn by W. Carpenter in 1858, provides a rare glimpse into the daily life and practices of a Lama of the Dalai Sect in Tibet. The image captures the essence of the Lama's devotion and the importance of the praying-wheel in Tibetan Buddhism, making it a fascinating and evocative piece of history.
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