Dharma Wheel and Deer Set – A Sacred Buddhist Symbol of Enlightenment
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Dharma Wheel
Size: 28 cm(Height) x 14 cm(Width)
Weight: 1.078kg
Deer
Size: 16 cm(Height) x 16 cm(Width)
Weight: 1.698kg
Total Weight: 2.776kg
Material: Copper Body, Gold Plated
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About Dharma Wheel and Two Deer :
Our Dharma Wheel and Couple Deer Set, expertly designed from high-quality copper and plated with gold, is a powerful symbol of Buddhist teachings and enlightenment. The Dharma Wheel is 28 cm tall and 14 cm wide and weighs 1.078 kg, while the two deer are 16 cm tall and wide, weighing 1.698 kg altogether. With a total weight of 2.776 kg, this Tibetan Buddhist set is ideal for meditation rooms, temples, and sacred altars. The gold plating represents purity, wisdom, and the transformational force of Buddha's teachings, making it an indispensable piece for anyone seeking spiritual progress and serenity.
The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) is one of Buddhism's eight auspicious symbols, representing the Buddha's first sermon and the path to enlightenment. Its round design represents the perfection of the Dharma (Buddha's teachings), and its three main components, the hub, spokes, and rim, represent important characteristics of the Buddhist path. The hub in the middle denotes discipline and inner stability, which are required for meditation and spiritual growth. The spokes represent knowledge, which helps to dispel ignorance and direct practitioners to enlightenment, and the rim represents mindfulness, which connects all aspects of the path. Displaying the Dharma Wheel in a sacred area promotes knowledge, mental clarity, and protection against harmful energies.
Two gold-plated deer flank the Dharma Wheel and are deeply symbolic in the Buddhist tradition. The deer represents the Buddha's first discourse in Deer Park in Sarnath when he started the Wheel of Dharma in action. Their soft and tranquil demeanor reflects receptivity, patience, and dedication to the Buddha's teachings. In Buddhist tradition, deer represent peace and the inherent joy that comes with spiritual awakening. Placing the Dharma Wheel and Deer Set at a Buddhist shrine or meditation room promotes inner serenity, mindfulness, and dedication to the path of enlightenment.
Introduction to Dharma Wheel
The Dharma Wheel is rich in symbolism and may be interpreted in several ways. For instance, the wheel's shape, a circle, represents the perfection of the dharma or the teachings of the Buddha. In contrast, the three components (the hub, the spokes, and the rim) represent the three aspects of Buddhist teachings that relate to ethics, wisdom, and concentration. As the center of the wheel, the hub symbolizes discipline and mental stability, which are vital for meditation. The spokes represent the wisdom and awareness needed to dispel ignorance, whilst the rim represents the consciousness required to hold everything together.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
• Set up an altar table and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you.
• Place your sacred item (statue, thangka, or a picture of Buddha) at the center.
