bhavacakras

Refers to Buddhist, particularly Tibetan, paintings portraying the endless process of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) as a wheel. The wheel is clutched by a demon monster, symbolizing death and impermanence.

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bhavacakras
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024