{"id":5691,"date":"2020-04-27T07:42:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T11:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lammuseum.wfu.edu\/?page_id=5691"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:35:01","slug":"buddhism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lammuseum.wfu.edu\/exhibits\/virtual\/faith-five-world-religions\/buddhism\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddhism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-1024x107.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-1024x107.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-300x31.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-768x80.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-1536x160.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-2048x213.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-970x101.jpg 970w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-1400x146.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-Title-597x62.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.67%\">\n<p>Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who lived in northeastern India around 500 BCE. He lived a life of luxury, but he was not content. After years of wandering, he attained enlightenment while meditating under a fig tree. For the rest of his life, the prince, now known as the Buddha, taught others how to become enlightened and free themselves from suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Buddhists do not believe the world was created and is ruled by a god. Instead, Buddhism is a philosophy and a way of life that emphasizes moral actions. This is guided by the Buddha\u2019s Noble Eightfold Path which promotes moderation and mindfulness. The ultimate purpose of life is to end suffering. Some Buddhists believe that it is possible to go beyond this and become another Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddha\u2019s teachings were written down in many different texts called <em>sutras<\/em>. The earliest <em>sutras <\/em>are the Tipitaka, but some branches of Buddhism emphasize later texts. Other important texts include commentaries called <em>shastras <\/em>and the collected sayings of important Buddhist monks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Buddhists maintain an altar at home to practice meditation and reflection. Buddhists may also visit a temple or monastery to obtain religious instruction. These are managed by orders of monks, each with their own teachings, practices, and organization. Spiritual leadership can also be informal since Buddhists recognize the importance of personal mentorship. In the Tibetan form of Vajrayana Buddhism, the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader and had previously been the political leader, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to Buddhist monks chanting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2018\/12\/3.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to a female Buddhist monk chanting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2018\/12\/ani-choying.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-wfu-gray-pattern-bgrd is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-mimic-h-5-font-size\">Denominations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theravada<\/strong> \u2013 This school of Buddhism emphasizes the Buddha\u2019s teachings that liberation from earthly suffering comes from personal enlightenment. Its sacred texts are written in the ancient Pali language, and its practice today is common in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahayana<\/strong> \u2013 The largest school, Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes compassion for all beings as the way to end suffering, and tends to focus more on worldly matters. It uses more recent texts written in Sanskrit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vajrayana<\/strong> \u2013 These traditions are most commonly associated with the Tibetan diaspora. They add additional texts, rituals, and lessons to Mahayana Buddhism. Because these additions may be secret or esoteric, Vajrayana Buddhism privileges the relationship between teacher and student as a primary means to enlightenment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.67%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colors are used to represent beliefs, traditions, and concepts in many religious traditions. Many Buddhist monks wear orange robes, particularly those of the Theravada school. Historically, orange dye was inexpensive which fit the Buddhist concepts of humility, simplicity, and detachment from worldly things. Orange is also associated with illumination, wisdom, and reaching the highest state of perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White was chosen as the exhibit\u2019s background color because it is meaningful to each of the five religions. In Buddhism, white represents knowledge, longevity, and purity. White is the symbolic color of Vairocana, one of the celestial Buddhas in the Mahayana school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5693 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-644x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Buddhism section of MOA Faith exhibit\" width=\"644\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-644x1024.jpg 644w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-768x1222.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-966x1536.jpg 966w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-1287x2048.jpg 1287w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-970x1543.jpg 970w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-1400x2227.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-597x950.jpg 597w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/88\/2020\/04\/Buddhism-scaled.jpg 1609w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-old-gold-color has-text-color has-mimic-h-5-font-size\">Learn about the featured objects below<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"wheel of life\" class=\"wp-image-10513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2023\/11\/A-edit-wheel-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>A. Wheel of Life Print<\/strong><br>Nepal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cosmogram depicts karma and the cycle of rebirth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"buddha print\" class=\"wp-image-8559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/B-edit-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>B. Buddha Print<\/strong><br>Nepal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devotional images of the Buddha are common at home altars. They help devotees remember Buddhist teachings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"buddha sculpture\" class=\"wp-image-8560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/C-edit.jpg 1495w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>C. Buddha Sculpture<\/strong><br>Nepal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha sculpture\" class=\"wp-image-8561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/D-edit.jpg 1474w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>D. Buddha Sculpture<\/strong><br>Japan<br>1986.04.E.223<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"buddha sculpture\" class=\"wp-image-8562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/E-edit-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>E. Buddha Sculpture<\/strong><br>Thailand<br>1986.04.E.634<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-380x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Buddhist robes\" class=\"wp-image-8563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-380x1024.jpg 380w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-111x300.jpg 111w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-768x2070.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-570x1536.jpg 570w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-760x2048.jpg 760w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/F-edit-scaled.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>F. Robes<\/strong><br>Myanmar (Burma)<br>1987.03.E.2.a-b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robes are worn by Buddhist monks for their simplicity and inexpensiveness. These robes consist of two rectangular sheets composed of smaller rectangles sewn together. This patchwork is symbolic of poverty, specifically a tradition of scavenging scraps of cloth to make clothing. The deep orange color is traditionally obtained from plant dyes. However, modern Burmese robes are a dark red, reflecting a cheaper style adopted by monks during their country&#8217;s isolation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bell\" class=\"wp-image-8564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/G-edit.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>G. Bell<\/strong><br>Nepal<br>2001.01.E.3.a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many objects are used to aid prayer and meditation. The bell&#8217;s floral pattern near the base symbolically recalls the Buddhist mantra &#8220;praise to the Jewel in the Lotus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/H-edit-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"prayer wheel\" class=\"wp-image-8565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/H-edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/H-edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/H-edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/H-edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/H-edit-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>H. Prayer Wheel<\/strong><br>Nepal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cylindrical wheel is spun clockwise to release a positive spiritual energy while meditating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/I-edit-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"cymbals\" class=\"wp-image-8566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/I-edit-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/I-edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/I-edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/I-edit-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu\/sites\/417\/2022\/03\/I-edit.jpg 1963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>I. 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