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DHARMA THE WHEEL OF LIFE BUDDHISM CODE

Having the right actions in life aims to promote moral, honorable, and peaceful code of conduct. If you cannot say something useful, you should keep “noble silence.”

Buddha believed that speech was a powerful tool and that one should not speak carelessly. No lying, being rude, gossiping, slandering, or any talk that is malicious, abusive or causes dis-harmony among groups or individuals.īuddha taught that by abstaining from these forms of ‘ harmful speech’ one naturally has to speak the truth, use words that are friendly, meaningful, and useful. And also steering away from any and all elements of cruelty. Having no “ill-will” and maintaining a mindset of consistent outward love, kindness, and compassion. The 8 Buddhist practices in the Noble Eightfold Path are: Some people dedicate their entire life to following and understanding the eightfold path, but for the sake of your time and mine, here’s a brief overview. The eight spoked dharma wheel is specific to Buddhism because the eight spokes represent the Eightfold Path which is a concept unique to Buddhism. The eight spoked wheel of dharma is the most commonly used symbol when representing Buddhism. This is represented by the ancient Sanskrit word Magga. The truth that the Noble Eightfold Path is the path to follow that frees us from suffering.This is represented by the ancient Sanskrit word Nirhodha. Letting go of desires, thirst, and greed for materialism and wants. The truth that the end of individual and community suffering can be achieved by letting go.This is represented by the ancient Sanskrit word Samudaya. The truth that the cause of suffering arises from cravings, wants, desires, and attachments to things.This is represented by the ancient Sanskrit word Dukkha. The truth that suffering in the world is a natural characteristic of existence.The four truths are one of the first lessons and core principles in the teachings of Buddha. When the dharma wheel is displayed with four spokes ( which is fairly uncommon) the spokes represent the Four Noble Truths.

It is said that the spokes protruding outside the circle represent penetrating insights which have edges sharp enough to cut through ignorance. Sometimes the wheel’s spokes are contained with-in the circle, and sometimes the spokes protrude beyond the wheel. The number of spokes on the dharma wheel varies over time as the wheel has taken on different meanings in different cultures. See below Dharma Wheel And Number Of Spokes – Many historians also believe that the rim of the wheel represents meditation, concentration, and mindfulness, which are key pillars of both Buddhist and Hindu disciplines.

The main circle which gives the ancient symbol its round wheel shape, represents the perfection of the dharma ( which is interpreted as the natural laws of nature and the universe). The three swirls are said to represent the Three Treasures or Three Jewels of Buddhism The Rim – And sometimes the hub is composed of 3 swirls. Sometimes the hub is represented by the yin-yang symbol. Generally, the hub of the dharma wheel is believed to represent moral discipline. The hub of the dharma wheel is often depicted differently over time and in different cultures, sects, religions. O’Brian has found that, over the centuries, the core components of the dharma wheel have taken on their own meanings and symbolism. The center hub, the outside wheel, and the spokes.Īuthor and Zen Buddhism expert Barbara O’Brien has spent years researching the symbolic meanings of the dharma wheel. The wheel of dharma has 3 basic components that make up the chariot wheel.