Tibetan prayer wheel with Zelena Tara

Tibetan prayer wheel with a depiction of Green Tara. Material: brass, copper, metal alloy. Dimensions: approx. 6 x 7 x 18 cm. Illustrative image.

The grinder is an attractive table decoration at home or in the office, or can be hung on the wall.

Green is the universal color of regeneration and growth. Green Tara embodies the supportive energy of release from fear and ignorance. Human ignorance comes in many forms, from jealousy to pride, and it is green that brings awareness and relief from negative aspects. Green symbolizes living energy, which explains why the green Tara is considered the goddess of action. She is often depicted with her right foot facing forward, signifying a forward step. Another aspect of green is freshness, which reflects the youthfulness and playfulness of green Tara. It represents the active, energetic side of compassion. She is the national protector of Tibet.

Green Tara is associated with the eastern or southeastern area of a house, apartment or room. It must never be placed on the floor, nor in the kitchen or bathroom. The height of the location is at least 1 m above the ground. It radiates a strong energy of compassion, healing from fear and helps remove obstacles.

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The prayer wheel, also known as the prayer wheel, is a traditional Buddhist prayer tool. Grinders are made in various sizes, turned by hand, water, wind or fire.

On the grinder is the most famous six-syllable mantra of Tibetan Buddhism - Om mani padme hum. The mantra is supposed to transform negative emotions. Om - pride and egoism, ma - jealousy and envy, ni - attachment and egoistic desires, pad - ignorance and confusion, me - greed and greed, and hum - hatred and anger.

Chanting the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" invokes the powerful blessing of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. Chenrezig is the Tibetan term for radiating Buddha's compassion. The six syllables of this mantra mean practicing the path, which is the invisible unity of method and wisdom, and will help us transform our impure body, speech, and mind into the pure noble body, speech, and mind of the Buddha. It helps us develop love and compassion to make our lives meaningful and meaningful.

The mill represents the activities of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Touching the grinder will cleanse you of bad karma. The mill is turned for the relief of suffering, for the purification of karma and for merit. It rotates clockwise, which leads to the activation of the mantra, the harmonization of the environment and the mind. The grinder is held in the right hand, it is advisable to hold the japa mala in the left. While turning, the mantra Om mani padme hum is recited.