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Buddhism wheel of dharma. t he wheel . Its overall shape is that of a circle ( cakra ), representing the perfection of the dharma teaching The hub stands for discipline, which is the essential core of meditation practice
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the wheel • Its overall shape is that of a circle (cakra), representing the perfection of the dharmateaching • The hub stands for discipline, which is the essential core of meditation practice • The rim, which holds the spokes, refers to mindfulness or samādhi which holds everythingtogether dharma: the religion of Buddhism
color Loving kindness, peace and universal compassion The Middle Path - avoiding extremes, emptiness Blessings of practice - achievement, wisdom, virtue, fortune and dignityPurity of Dharma The Buddha's Teaching - wisdom
animals, objects, architecture • deer • lions • mountains • stupas Object as offering? • Mirror, curd, durva grass, wood apple, conch shell, vermillion/cinnabar, white mustard seeds, lute, silk, incense
expressions of interfaith tolerance through connection • What does Buddhism mean to you? • What are common practices that both Jain faith and Buddhism find unity?
collage of ideas: collage of materials How do you envision the wheel of dharma?