![]() ![]() And in the lower right corner a group of nine skeletons show the outcome of these refined pursuits. Wheel of Life paintings adorn monastery porches throughout the Himalayan region. In the lower left corner are a group of nine Chinese ladies who are indulging in the refined arts of playing Go, poetry, painting, etc. In the upper right corner is the Sukhavati paradise realm of Amitabha Buddha, with a pathway leading from the 'judgment hall' of the hell realm into his heaven. In the upper left corner the Buddha stands outside the entire wheel of cyclic existence and points towards the full moon as a symbol of enlightenment. The wheel is held in the teeth and claws of a red demon (mara), which symbolizes impermanence and time. The wheel of life can be found painted on the walls outside the majority of Tibetan Buddhist temples in Tibet and India. In the outer ring of the wheel are symbolically illustrated the Buddhist doctrine on the 'twelve links of dependent origination'. And the three 'lower realms' the animal realm (lower right), hell realm (bottom), and hungry ghost realm (lower left) occupying the lower half of the wheel. These six realms are depicted in the wide third circle of the painting, with the three 'higher realms' the god realm (top), human realm (upper right), and the jealous god or asura realm (upper left) occupying the top half of the wheel. In the second circle are beings that rise and fall into the six realms of existence. ![]() The symbols found in the Bhavacakra describe the theory of causality that is central to karma. Although there are several versions of the Wheel of Life, the symbols maintain their meanings. In the central hub of the wheel are a pig, a cockerel and a snake, which represent the three primary poisons of ignorance, desire and aversion. The Bhavacakra, or Tibetan Wheel of Life, is a graphic depiction of Tibetan Buddhism’s philosophy of existence. Srid-pa'i 'khor-lo) is a pictorial illustration of the Buddhist teachings on cyclic existence or samsara. We suggest shopping with your local frame or craft store to select a style that best suits you and your thangka! Looks great in a classic Western style photo frame or wooden magnetic poster hanger frames.The Wheel of Life (Skt. ![]() Measures approximately 17.3 by 22.5 inches. The Wheel is divided into five or six realms, or states, into which a soul can be. Comes unframed and ready for Western style framing of your choosing. To Buddhists, existence is a cycle of life, death, rebirth and suffering that they seek to escape altogether. The complicated designs, intricate brushstrokes, and extraordinary detail make these thangkas genuine works of art. This thangka is done entirely by hand on cotton canvas using natural mineral and vegetable pigments with 24K gold details. It follows natural cycles of time, the seasons and the planets, and is associated with enhancing physical and emotional balance. It is very important in Tibetan culture and is used to set dates for various Buddhist ceremonies. The Tibetan calendar is unique and lunar based. The fearsome figure holding the wheel represents impermanence and protection of the Dharma. It can be found on the outside walls of many Buddhist monasteries and temples to help people understand Buddhist teachings. The Wheel of Life is a symbolic representation of samsara and cycle of existence. Each piece of the wheel depicts its own scene.
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