The dharma wheel, or dharma chakra in Sanskrit, is one of the oldest symbols of Buddhism. Around the globe, it is used to represent Buddhism in the same way that a cross represents Christianity or a Star of David represents Judaism. It is also one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism.
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A dharma wheel has three basic parts - the hub, the rim, and the spokes. Over the centuries , various teachers and traditions have proposed diverse meanings for these parts, and explaining all of them is beyond the scope of this article. Here are some common understandings of the wheel's symbolism:
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