Wheel of Dharma (Dharmacakra)
The eight spokes of it represent the eight-fold path. Associated with the Buddha’s first sermon. It symbolizes setting in motion of his career as a missionary.
Eight-Fold Path
- Right thinking or understanding
- Right thought or intention
- Right speech
- Right action or behaviour
- Right living or livelihood
- Right mindfulness
- Right effort
- Right meditation or contemplation
Mandala
A circular object or diagram that is used to help mediation. It is often illustrated with symbols to represent life and the universe.
