Buddhist praying wheel collection material (34 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. The pages of this copy are crisp and clean, with no owners' marks; the binding is a little relaxed, but secure and square. The hard cover has some rubbing at the corners and spine ends and a wrinkle at the upper right rear, otherwise excellent. The jacket is faded at the spine and uppers and shows some grayish smudges across the back and some rubbing and a little chipping at corners and spine ends, but is now protected in a clear sleeve.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Buddhist Praying-Wheel by William Simpson explores the significance and symbolism of the prayer wheel in Buddhist practice. The book delves into its origins, design, and use, emphasizing its role in meditation and the recitation of mantras. Simpson examines how the spinning of the wheel embodies the transmission of prayers and intentions, making spiritual practice accessible to all, regardless of literacy. Through illustrations and historical context, the work highlights the cultural and spiritual importance of the praying wheel in Buddhist communities, illustrating its enduring legacy as a tool for devotion and mindfulness.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (buddhism, buddhist, religion) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The Buddhist Praying-wheel" by William Simpson explores the symbolism of the wheel and circular movements in Buddhist rituals and customs. Focusing on the praying wheel, a device used to hold mantras, the work delves into its religious significance, linking it to the concept of dharma and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Simpson examines the role of circular motion in religious practices, such as prayer wheels being spun to accumulate spiritual merit. The book provides an in-depth look at the cultural and spiritual context of these symbols in Buddhism, highlighting their connection to the cosmos and the eternal cycle. About The Author: William Simpson (18231899) was a British artist, war correspondent, and illustrator, renowned for his detailed depictions of war and global cultures. His works include "The Campaign in the Crimea" (1855), documenting the Crimean War, and "India Ancient and Modern" (1867), showcasing India's people and landscapes. Simpson's travels inspired books like "Meeting the Sun" (1874), which detailed his journey through Egypt, China, Japan, and California. He also explored cultural symbols in works such as "The Buddhist Praying Wheel" (1896). Simpson's legacy includes vivid historical sketches, insightful cultural observations, and influential travel narratives. The Title 'The Buddhist Praying-Wheel: A Collection of Material Bearing Upon The Symbolism of The Wheel and Circular Movements in Custom and Religious Ritual written/authored/edited by William Simpson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369207862 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 320 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 320.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The Buddhist Praying-wheel" by William Simpson explores the symbolism of the wheel and circular movements in Buddhist rituals and customs. Focusing on the praying wheel, a device used to hold mantras, the work delves into its religious significance, linking it to the concept of dharma and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Simpson examines the role of circular motion in religious practices, such as prayer wheels being spun to accumulate spiritual merit. The book provides an in-depth look at the cultural and spiritual context of these symbols in Buddhism, highlighting their connection to the cosmos and the eternal cycle. About The Author: William Simpson (18231899) was a British artist, war correspondent, and illustrator, renowned for his detailed depictions of war and global cultures. His works include "The Campaign in the Crimea" (1855), documenting the Crimean War, and "India Ancient and Modern" (1867), showcasing India's people and landscapes. Simpson's travels inspired books like "Meeting the Sun" (1874), which detailed his journey through Egypt, China, Japan, and California. He also explored cultural symbols in works such as "The Buddhist Praying Wheel" (1896). Simpson's legacy includes vivid historical sketches, insightful cultural observations, and influential travel narratives. The Title 'The Buddhist Praying-Wheel: A Collection of Material Bearing Upon The Symbolism of The Wheel and Circular Movements in Custom and Religious Ritual written/authored/edited by William Simpson', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369201051 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 320 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 320.…

Hardcover. First edition. Octavo, original maroon cloth, 294 pp., frontispiece and many illustrations in the text. Ex-library with usual markings, foxing throughout. A serviceable copy, Good.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is an in-depth exploration of Buddhist religious symbolism and the role of the praying-wheel in Buddhist practice. Includes photographs and detailed descriptions of praying-wheels from around the world, and explores the significance of circular movement in Buddhist ritual.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is an in-depth exploration of Buddhist religious symbolism and the role of the praying-wheel in Buddhist practice. Includes photographs and detailed descriptions of praying-wheels from around the world, and explores the significance of circular movement in Buddhist ritual.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Buddhist praying-wheel | a collection of material bearing upon the symbolism of the wheel and circular movements in custom and religious ritual | William Simpson | Taschenbuch | 316 S. | Englisch | 2016 | hansebooks | EAN 9783743367920 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Buddhist Praying-Wheel | A collection of material bearing upon the symbolism of the wheel and circular movements in custom and religious ritual | William Simpson | Taschenbuch | 316 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337231552 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Buddhist Praying-Wheel | A collection of material bearing upon the symbolism of the wheel | William Simpson | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | hansebooks | EAN 9783348110303 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 312 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.…

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. R260238308: 1976. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 303 pages augmentées de quelques gravures en noir et blanc dans texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Original blindstamped cloth, 303 pp., 48 illustrations, some foxing, especially at the beginning and end, otherwise very good condition, the binding exceptionally bright. Simpson has been quite a well known painter in the Victorian era and travelled i.a. in the Himalayas and on the border of Tibet, where he became interested in the subject. The book is trans-cultural and also discusses the use of the wheel in other countries and cultures, like India, the Swastika in the West, the Zoroastian System, Japan, Egypt as well as among the Gauls, Teutons and Celts - and much more. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1050.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Octavo. 303, [1]pp. Red cloth decorated in gilt. Bookplate of former owner on front pastedown, modest crease on front board, light wear at spine ends, paper over front hinge a little cracked but sound, a very good copy. Every aspect of the praying wheel covered, including history, symbolism, antecedents, parallels in other religions. From the Introduction: "I spent the hot seasons of 1860 and 1861 in the Himalayas, and in both years I passed over the boundary into Tibet, visited the Lamaseries, and made sketches of the so-called Praying Wheels . On my return home I gave some attention to the subject, and discovered that the name "Praying-Wheel" was a misnomer; and my investigations led me to the conclusion that the circular movement was symbolical of the solar motion. This result completely changed the whole aspect of the subject. I also saw the similarity of the circular movement of the wheel with circular movements in ritual and custom in India and other parts of the world, and particularly with the Celtic deisul". Classic work on the subject.…

lg. in-8vo, frontispiece + VIII + 303 p. (last blank), with 48 illustrations, mild foxing, ex-libris ?with device, for DWD, ( D. Dixon), handwritten ? W. N. Dixon Brottou 4/8/99. Inside first cover a small bookseller?s ticket ?Librairie Maçonnique sciences occultes Van de Graaf-Dopere Bruxelles?, original burgundy red clothbound, spine gilt, one corner bumped, first cover with blind-pressed symbol. Very good copy. Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. 8vo. [3], vi-viii, [3], 4-303, [1] pp. Maroon cloth with a wheel stamped in gold on the front board, gold lettering and gold rules on the spine. Black coated endpapers and pastedowns. Illustrated with a frontispiece and with in-text illustrations. A study in comparative religion, analyzing the significance of the wheel shape in Tibetan Buddhism, pagan religions (Egyptians, Celts, the Greeks), Abrahamic religions, and in Zoroastrianism. Minor fraying to the spine's edges, a bookplate on the front pastedown. Light foxing to the textblock.…