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A circular diagram of the realms of rebirth.
Also known as: Bhavachakra, Wheel of becoming
The Tibetan wheel of life is a circular painting divided into realms of rebirth, held by a figure representing impermanence, with the twelve links of dependent origination around the rim. It is a teaching diagram rather than an object of veneration, painted at monastery entrances so that it can be explained.
Is a circular teaching diagram of the realms of rebirth and the twelve links of dependent origination in Tibetan Buddhism.
Contexts: Religion
Is painted at monastery entrances as an instructional image to be explained rather than as an object of veneration in itself.
Contexts: Religion
A large circle divided into concentric rings and radial segments, gripped at its edge by a figure with claws.
A fuller structured visual breakdown is not yet documented for this symbol.