THE WHEEL OF DHARMAThe Dharma wheel, or Dharmachakra, is an ancient, and universally recognized symbol of Buddhism. The eight spokes represent the Eightfold Path, or THE MIDDLE WAY.
The circle/chakra shape symbolizes the perfection of the Dharma teaching.
The center of the circle, the "hub," represents the discipline required for a meditation practice.
The rim symbolizes mindfulness, which holds everything together.
Dharma is the teachings of Buddhism, meant to eliminate suffering through its elimination of ignorance (the cause of suffering).
I found a great website that offers free Dharma for whatever ails you!
Om Mani Padme Hum!
5 comments:
Can't wrap my pea brain around the "all suffering is due to ignorance" theory. But, whatever the cause, still good opportunities to "offer it up" and move forward. :)
Something I never heard before - thanks!
Have you read The Feeling Buddha by David Brazier? I find it much easier to groc than a lot of writings. The way he talks about suffering makes much more sense to me. Perhaps because we are both westerners.
Hmmm. I also got caught up on suffering being the result of ignorance. I can see it, but I've not heard it put that way before!
Cool! Nothing like a little elucidation to start the new year with. Thanks for sharing.
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