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PRONUNCIATION OF PRAYER WHEEL

prayer wheel  [prɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRAYER WHEEL

noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Prayer wheel is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRAYER WHEEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

prayer wheel

Prayer wheel

A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather or coarse cotton. Traditionally, the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is written in Sanskrit on the outside of the wheel. Also sometimes depicted are Dakinis, Protectors and very often the 8 auspicious symbols Ashtamangala. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on the lineage texts regarding prayer wheels, spinning such a wheel will have much the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the prayers.

Definition of prayer wheel in the English dictionary

The definition of prayer wheel in the dictionary is a wheel or cylinder inscribed with or containing prayers, each revolution of which is counted as an uttered prayer, so that such prayers can be repeated by turning it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRAYER WHEEL


contrair
kənˈtrɛə
crare
krɛə
karearea
ˈkɑːrɛərɛə
libraire
liːˈbrɛə
numeraire
ˌnjuːməˈrɛə
prayer
prɛə
rare
rɛə
ultrarare
ˌʌltrəˈrɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRAYER WHEEL

praxis
Praxiteles
pray
prayer
prayer beads
prayer book
prayer mat
prayer meeting
prayer rug
prayer shawl
prayerful
prayerfully
prayerfulness
prayerless
prayerlessly
prayerlessness
praying
praying mantid
praying mantis
prayingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRAYER WHEEL

at the wheel
cartwheel
chain wheel
cogwheel
driving wheel
Ferris wheel
fifth wheel
flywheel
freewheel
heel
medicine wheel
paddle wheel
pinwheel
ratchet wheel
rear wheel
spare wheel
steering wheel
the wheel
thumbwheel
wheel
wire wheel

Synonyms and antonyms of prayer wheel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «prayer wheel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRAYER WHEEL

Find out the translation of prayer wheel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prayer wheel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prayer wheel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

转经轮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rueda de la oración
570 millions of speakers

English

prayer wheel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रार्थना पहिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عجلة الصلاة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молитвы колеса
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

roda de oração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রার্থনা চাকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moulin à prières
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Roda doa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gebetsmühle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マニ車
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기도 휠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Roda pandonga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bánh xe cầu nguyện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரார்த்தனை சக்கரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रार्थना चाक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Namaz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ruota di preghiera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

modlitwa koła
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молитви колеса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

roată de rugăciune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προσευχή τροχός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gebed wiel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bönekvarn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bønnehjul
5 millions of speakers

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRAYER WHEEL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prayer wheel

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRAYER WHEEL»

Discover the use of prayer wheel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prayer wheel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The wheel of great compassion: the practice of the prayer ...
The first book to provide Western readers with a complete understanding of the prayer wheel.
Lorne Ladner, 2000
2
Crafts: 110 Totally Awesome Crafts for All Ages
110 Totally Awesome Crafts for All Ages Group Publishing. PRAyeR wheel 54 55 . Kids create a fun way to bring the habit of prayer to their family table. WhAT YOu' LL NEED: You'll need a Bible, poster board, marker, scissors, brads, glue, ...
Group Publishing, 2006
3
The Killings Inthe Keys: The Prayer Wheel Murders
In this book I of course invented much of the dialogue and changed all the names. I tried to keep it as realistic as it was when Harley first told it by having Mike Bender tell the story. Further research proved fruitless.
Colonel John J. Koneazny, 2011
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The Way We Pray: Prayer Practices from Around the World
The origin of the prayer wheel is believed to have stemmed from the phrase "turn the wheel of the dharma," which is the teaching of the Buddha. Prayer wheels are also called the "Wheel of the Law." It is believed that using the prayer wheel ...
Maggie Oman Shannon, 2001
5
Prayer: Jewish Services, Prayer Wheel, Anointing, the ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
LLC Books, 2010
6
The Ming Prince and Daoism: Institutional Patronage of an Elite
In the real main hall area of the Abbey were lofts devoted to the Jade Emperor ( second floor) and the Prayer Wheel (first floor; see figure E.2). The Loft of the Jade Emperor was also known as the Loft of Pure Luminousness (Qingmingge 清明 ...
Richard G. Wang, 2012
7
United States Congressional serial set
EXPLANATION OF PLATE 39. Prayer-wheel and parts of Prayer-wheel. Fig. la. Stationary Prayer-wheki.. Drum of brass. iCat. No. 130393, V. S. N. M.) Fig. lb. Top ok Stationary Prayer-wheel. (Cat. No. 130393, U. S. N. M .) Fig. lc. Bottom of  ...
‎1895
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Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian ...
STATIHNARY PRAYER-WHEEL. 5. 2h. Tm» HI" BRUNZE PRAYER-WHEEL. EXPLANATION OF PLATE 39. l) PRAYER—WHEEL AND PARTS OF PRAYER- WHEEL. Drum ofbrass. Wm. Nu. 1301193, 1'. S. N. M.) . 11». TU? up STATIONARY ...
United States National Museum, 1895
9
Relational Prayer
If.God.took.our.request.without.pushing.us.through.the.prayer. wheel,.we.would. be.accepting.things.in.life.that.are.light-years. beneath.God's.desired.blessings.. Quite.often,.our.minds.cannot. grasp.what.God.has.prepared.for.us..Therefore ...
Tracy H. Phillips, 2011
10
Report Upon the Condition and Progress of the U.S. National ...
No. ri. 216139, U.S.N.M.) *;• 16. PRAYER WHEEL. — Consisting of a metal cylinder through which in- passes a wooden handle forming1 its axis. Around this axis a long strip ,:L of paper is rolled, inscribed with sacred sentences or invocations.
United States National Museum, 1906

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRAYER WHEEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prayer wheel is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bhutan: A trip to the happiest place on earth
A boy and an elderly man are seen at a prayer wheel at the National Memorial Chorten in Thimpu. Photo: Reuters. MORE INFORMATION ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
China diaries: Meet the 56 ethnic groups of China
Another unique feature within the museum is 'The Prayer Wheel'. “It's a means of chanting the mantra by revolving the object supported by axis ... «Capital FM Kenya, Jul 15»
3
Family brings unique cuisine home to Renton
During a trip to Nepal, they picked up decor for their interiors, including a Buddhist prayer wheel, miniature temple and deyos, or lanterns. «Renton Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Maui Lani Outpatient Clinic “Opens House”
According to the foundation publication, featured items include a hand-carved prayer wheel that was placed in the lobby, as well as a hanging ... «Maui Now, Jul 15»
5
Kensington unites on fundraiser for grocery clerk from Nepal
... a silk military map issued to pilots in the Pacific during World War II; and a Nepalese antique prayer wheel," according to the announcement. «Contra Costa Times, Jul 15»
6
The 4th annual Three Days of Light Gathering music, art and 36 …
Healing Village – Sacred Sanctuary Space – Native Ceremonies (including a Lakota Prayer Wheel) Interactive Community Arts projects ... «Mountain Xpress, Jul 15»
7
Matt Stone of 'South Park' Interviews the Brookyn-Based Artists of Faile
PM: One of the other things we're doing this summer is a large installation in Times Square, a large prayer wheel. It's a really nice moment to ... «Gotham Magazine, Jun 15»
8
Sawtooth Botanical Garden turns 20
... which is centered on a 400-pound Buddhist prayer wheel that came from Dharamsala, India, based on a Tibetan design, and was blessed by ... «Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, Jun 15»
9
Post-culture-war reconciliation appeals to transgender clergywoman …
... from an Earth-based spiritual tradition, hymns and readings from a variety of sources, and Buddhist prayers chanted with a prayer wheel. «Frederick News Post, Jun 15»
10
The True Nature experience
The Peace Garden starts with the Prayer Wheel, inside of which is a roll of 50,000 prayers. You're supposed to offer your intentions to it, pray ... «Glenwood Springs Post Independent, Jun 15»

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