Dharma wheel

Dharma symbol wheel (Dharmachakra) is a Buddhist emblem resembling a cartwheel with eight branches, each of which represents one of the eight principles of the Buddhist faith. The Dharma Wheel symbol is one of the eight ashtamangala or auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dharma
- This is an ambiguous term found, in particular, in Buddhism and Hinduism. In Buddhism, this can mean: universal law, Buddhist teaching, Buddha's teaching, truth, phenomena, elements or atoms.

Symbolism and meaning of the Wheel of Dharma

The circle symbolizes the completeness of the Dharma, the spokes represent the eightfold path leading to enlightenment:

• righteous faith
• correct intentions,
• correct speech,
• righteous deed
• righteous life,
• proper effort,
• due attention,
• meditations

It happens that dhamra wheel sign it is surrounded by deer - they belong to the deer park where Buddha gave his first sermon.

The Wheel of Dharma theme can be found, among others, on the flag of India.