Saturday, 17 March 2012

Buddhism: What's Hot Now: The Wheel of Life: The Buddha

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The Wheel of Life: The Buddha
Mar 17th 2012, 11:04

In many depictions of the Wheel of Life, the figure in the upper right-hand corner is a Dharmakaya Buddha. The dharmakaya is sometimes called the Truth Body or the Dharma Body and is identified with shunyata. Dharmakaya is everything, unmanifested, free of characteristics and distinctions.

Often this Buddha is shown pointing to the moon, which represents enlightenment. However, in this version the Buddha stands with his hands raised, as if in blessing.

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