The Double Prayer
A masterclass in devotion. Sonam Norphel, 79, dressed with his fine Brokpa headdress, engages in a form of spiritual multitasking unique to the Himalayas. In his right hand, the prayer wheel spins, sending thousands of written prayers into the universe with every rotation. In his left, the Mala counts his spoken mantras. It is a total immersion in faith—using motion, touch, and voice to maximize the "merit" accumulated for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Garkon, Ladakh.
The Double Prayer
A masterclass in devotion. Sonam Norphel, 79, dressed with his fine Brokpa headdress, engages in a form of spiritual multitasking unique to the Himalayas. In his right hand, the prayer wheel spins, sending thousands of written prayers into the universe with every rotation. In his left, the Mala counts his spoken mantras. It is a total immersion in faith—using motion, touch, and voice to maximize the "merit" accumulated for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Garkon, Ladakh.