Buddhist Culture-1

Kathmandu Valley is endowed with rich Buddhist culture, it is regarded as the centre of Nepal Mandala. illustration of legends and literary sources are like Nepal Mahatyam, Swayambhu Purana and Avanadas testify the fact that Nepal mandala had remained as the centre oof living culture and holiest of the holy lpaces both for the Hindus and Buddhists. The Hindus and the Buddhist have co-existence in the Valley since time immemorial.Religious sycretism is the main feature of Nepalese culture.O n this one visit the shrine of the other withgreat respect and vanaration.

The rotating prayer wheels usually cinsist of six letters in Ranjana script of the Newars. It is the essence Mantra of the Avalokiteshvara,Buddha of compassion. The rotating wheels remind us the practice of compassion.The followers of Vajrayana Buddhists in Nepal and Tibet have common practice of rotating prayer wheels. The devotees believe that the six letters are symbolic for six realms. The sentient beings of six realms to eliminate six defilements, the issuance of their suffering.