Mantra prayer wheels typically features a cylinder or wheel containing mantras which the user rotates either manually or with wind power to repeat the mantras for spiritual benefits such as inner peace, happiness, and prosperity. Such wheels are traditionally believed to have beneficial effects on the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the practitioner.
The act of rotating the prayer wheel can lead rewards such as spiritual credit, purifying negative karma, and spreading positive energy and blessings. Every spin is the same as vocalizing the mantras, even when the user is not vocally reciting them during that time. The prayer wheel is simple to use, making it convenient for users to incorporate Buddhist principles into their day-to-day lives without dedicating a large amount of time.