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In Tibetan Buddhism, what is the name of the wheel of existence showing cycles of rebirth?
Answer
Bhavachakra
The Bhavachakra (Wheel of Life) in Tibetan Buddhism depicts the six realms of rebirth and the causes of suffering. The wheel is held by Yama, the god of death, representing the impermanence of all existence. The visualization aids meditation by illustrating Buddhist concepts of samsara (cyclic existence) and the path to enlightenment. The wheel's imagery profoundly influences Buddhist art and philosophy.
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The Bhavachakra's six realms include god, demigod, human, animal, hungry ghost, and hell realms.
Other options people guess
- Mandala
- Chakra
- Stupa
Topics
- Tibetan Buddhism
- cosmology
- rebirth
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