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Tibetan Buddhist Wheel of Life Wall Relief Sculpture
Item No. 8002S
Reproduction after Museum Original
The Wheel of Life portrays the Buddhist view of samsara, the circle of birth and rebirth. Yama, the fierce
Lord of Death, holds the wheel firmly in his grasp. Yama personifies destiny, what is ordinarily called
karma, and symbolizes the transient nature of all phenomena. The circle at the center shows a pig, a cock
and a snake, symbols of confusion, greed and hatred, chasing each other endlessly, binding beings to the
circle of suffering through the power of karma. The main section of the wheel shows the six realms of
existence: gods, titans and humans in the upper part, and animals, hungry ghosts and hell beings below.
In each realm a Buddha appears to show the way to liberation. The outer ring’s twelve links represent the
steps of human existence starting with ignorance. Although these links are firmly interlocked, the chain can
be broken through meditative insight that brings wisdom and ultimately liberation. The Wheel of Life
reminds all sentient beings that the supreme aim is ever and always Enlightenment.
Made of cast stone
Dimensions: 13.75"h (35cm)
Weight: 6 lbs
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$49.00
Item No. 8002S
Reproduction after Museum Original
The Wheel of Life portrays the Buddhist view of samsara, the circle of birth and rebirth. Yama, the fierce
Lord of Death, holds the wheel firmly in his grasp. Yama personifies destiny, what is ordinarily called
karma, and symbolizes the transient nature of all phenomena. The circle at the center shows a pig, a cock
and a snake, symbols of confusion, greed and hatred, chasing each other endlessly, binding beings to the
circle of suffering through the power of karma. The main section of the wheel shows the six realms of
existence: gods, titans and humans in the upper part, and animals, hungry ghosts and hell beings below.
In each realm a Buddha appears to show the way to liberation. The outer ring’s twelve links represent the
steps of human existence starting with ignorance. Although these links are firmly interlocked, the chain can
be broken through meditative insight that brings wisdom and ultimately liberation. The Wheel of Life
reminds all sentient beings that the supreme aim is ever and always Enlightenment.
Made of cast stone
Dimensions: 13.75"h (35cm)
Weight: 6 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide - please
contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$49.00
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