THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRAYER WHEEL - DRIGUNG KAGYU RINCHEN KHORCHEN KHORWE GO GEK
Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek is not just a name, it has a deep meaning: the prayer wheel that helps sentient beings escape samsara. This is certain if they pray and practice sincerely and deeply.
Weight
200 tons
Height
37,22 m
Diameter
16,53m
Material
Reinforced concrete pillar, steel core, covered with 24K . gold-plated copper
THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRAYER WHEEL DRIGUNG KAGYU RINCHEN KHORCHEN KHORWE GO GEK
Within this cultural and spiritual Buddhist space, sits The World’s Largest Prayer Wheel Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek. According to Buddhist scriptures, where there is a prayer wheel on a high mountain, it is a peaceful place of the Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Every movement of the prayer wheel radiates the love, healing power, and positive energy of the Buddhas of the ten directions. The power of these mantras brings happiness, peace to humanity, and prosperity to the country.
The world’s largest prayer wheel was built by the H.E . Drubwang Sonam Jorfel Rinpoche, and is located in Drigung Kagyu Samten Ling Vietnam, in Samten Hills Dalat. The record was officially verified on the 11th of December, 2022 by the Guinness World Records organization. The world’s largest prayer wheel is made of bronze, and covered with 24k gold. Inside the prayer wheel are countless Om Mani Padme Hung mantras and many other holy mantras, all printed on thin paper. Additionally, the wheel holds many other auspicious items, as well.
The Great Prayer Wheel is a compassionate method of awakening the loving heart and mind already present within us, aspirations of noble monks with the single purpose of benefiting all sentient beings, manifestation of the aspiration of all Buddhists on the journey following Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, the greatest spiritual teacher of humanity.
The moment we touch the prayer wheel, each of us will find silence within us. In unison, we rotate the wheel with countless Sanskrit mantras of Buddhist bodhisattvas; we unite with the universe, to spread the energy of love and compassion to all humanity.
The Guinness Book
The Guinness Book memorial plaque is decorated with iconic designs which stand out as you explore the Spiritual and Cultural Space of Vajrayana Buddhism in Samten Hills Dalat.
Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, Samten Ling is proud to have a sacred object that holds a world record in Vietnam.
The world’s largest prayer wheel is operated only by human power
The world’s largest prayer wheel is operated only by human power; so, it will not move without contribution of many people. Thus, it also imbues positive values, as it needs the cooperation of everyone.
Vajrayana Buddhist Spiritual Cultural Space
Buddhist Spiritual Cultural Space
The Drigung Kagyu Samten Ling Gallery was completed in accord with the tradition of Vajrayana Buddhist art. It was crafted by artisans from India and Nepal, which are both the homelands of the Buddha, right here, in Vietnam.
Amitayus Buddha Statue
Amitayus, a Buddha of Longevity, symbolizes the energy that brings health and long-life to all sentient beings.
Maitreya Buddha Statue
The statue of Maitreya Buddha in pure bronze has a size of 10.5m tall, is one of the Maitreya Buddha statues in the standard Vajrayana Buddhist form.
OM Meditation Garden
OM Meditation Garden is a place for a profound spiritual experience, where the sacred sound of OM, the root of all being, guides the journey. It is a path of self-discovery, a quest for inner peace, and a deep connection between the body, mind, and the infinite energy of the universe.
Butter Lamp House
A butter lamp house is a place for offering light to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the ten directions and three times. This is to accumulate merit and purify the obscurations of all sentient beings. In general, the purpose offering butter lamps is to remove the suffering that comes from the darkness of ignorance and wrong views.
Samten Ling Gate
The gate to the Vajrayana Buddhist Spiritual and Cultural Space – Drigung Kagyu Samten Ling Vietnam marks the threshold between movement and stillness, inviting each visitor to quiet the mind and begin the journey of return.
Himalayan Check-in Point
These pillars are designed with inspiration from the decorations adorning the powerful ritual implements of great Vajra masters. Furthermore, the rise and fall of these pillars mimic the rhythm of breath in the majestic forests of Samten Hills Dalat - A Land to Return.
Cloud Gate at Samten Hills Dalat
Inspired by the gentle, free-floating clouds, the Samten Hills Dalat Gate - also known as the Cloud Gate - is thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the natural beauty of the forested highlands of Don Duong, where Samten Hills Dalat is nestled.