The Wheel of Life (illustrated here as a Tibetan Thangka) is an important Buddhist symbol. This illustrates the cycle of birth, death and rebirth (Samsara.) The wheel is held by a demon king called Yama. He represents impermanence. In the centre there are a cock, a snake and a pig. These symbolise the evils of greed, hatred and ignorance respectively, which obstruct the way to enlightenment. Around them are 6 different sections. These are the six realm of existence or suffering. These range from the carefree state of the gods (Devas) to the torments of hell. The outer most cycle show the 12 different circumstances into which one can be reborn depending on ones past acts (Karma) which is represented by the outside ring. |
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