Righteousness, according to every religion except one, comes from our own selves. It is based upon what we do or do not do. For example, a dear friend of Thorncrown Chapel is a missionary in Tibet. He shares that the Tibetans are some of the most religious people in the world. Their zeal to obtain God s blessing is extraordinary.
Prayer wheels adorn every home and public place.
As the people walk by, they spin the wheels and offer prayers. The city of Lhasa is a particularly holy place. Once a year on Buddha s birthday, the people come from all over the country to encircle the city. They walk clockwise around Lhasa all day. The pilgrims must be careful to walk in the right direction or risk losing favor.