This Thangka is a vibrant depiction of the Wheel of Life (Sanskrit: Bhavacakra), a foundational Buddhist teaching tool summarizing Samsara—the endless cycle of suffering, death, and rebirth.
The entire cosmic wheel is grasped by the fierce figure of Yama, the Lord of Death, which emphasizes that all life within the wheel is subject to impermanence. The wheel's interior is divided into the Six Realms of Existence (gods, humans, animals, etc.).
At the center, a circle shows the Three Poisons—ignorance (pig), hatred (snake), and desire (rooster)—driving the entire cycle.
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