Fine Quality Wheel Of Life:
The Buddha realized that there were not enough people like Maudgalyayana to teach all those who needed to hear his teaching. He, therefore, instructed his disciples to paint the Wheel of Life, a depiction of the different realms of existence, and their underlying processes, at the entrance to every monastery. The picture is not strictly a literal account of worldly existence but is effective in that it appeals to our imagination with its rich and powerful imagery.
The Wheel of Life or “Bhavacakra” is well known by Buddhist monks as a powerful meditation tool and also by students to learn and understand the teachings of the Buddha.
The wheel represents the reasons for suffering and can be seen painted on the walls of many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in all Himalayan regions.
At the center of the wheel are the three animals: a pig, representing ignorance; a snake, representing aversion; and a rooster, representing attachment. These three animals symbolize the three poisons that drive the cycle of samsara, or suffering.
The wheel's outer rim is divided into twelve sections, each representing a different aspect of dependent origination or the twelve links of causation. These links illustrate how ignorance leads to karma, which leads to rebirth and perpetuates the cycle of suffering.
Surrounding the wheel are the six realms of existence: the god realm, demigod realm, human realm, animal realm, hungry ghost realm, and hell realm. Each realm represents different states of existence characterized by varying levels of suffering and happiness, based on one's karma.
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Size: 13"/ 33 cm (width) x 17"/ 43cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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Framing:
-Not mounted on a traditional brocade
-Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors and quality
-Additional 3 business days for this service
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