Dhamma Chakra -- Wheel of Dharma with Golden Deer HD Wallpaper
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The Dhammachakra -- the Wheel of Dharma -- stands at the center of this stunning HD wallpaper as the most fundamental symbol of Buddhism, radiating golden light against a cosmic dark blue sky alive with stars. Eight spokes extend from the hub, representing the Noble Eightfold Path: Right Understanding, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration -- the complete path to the cessation of suffering that the Buddha first taught at Sarnath after his enlightenment. On either side of the wheel, two golden deer sit in a posture of alert reverence. The deer are not decorative -- they carry a specific historical meaning. The Buddha gave his very first teaching, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Setting the Wheel of Dharma in Motion), in a deer park at Sarnath near Varanasi. The five monks who heard that first teaching are often depicted alongside the deer who grazed peacefully in the park, undisturbed by the presence of the Awakened One. The deer park of Sarnath is today known as Isipatana, "where the sage landed" -- a reference to the Buddha's arrival there to share his discovery with the world. The wheel and the deer together form the centerpiece of the official emblem of the Indian government's Sarnath logo, and the Dhammachakra appears on the Indian national flag as the Ashoka Chakra. This HD wallpaper captures the supreme sacred symbol of Buddhism in stunning golden detail. Perfect for Buddha Purnima and Vesak sharing. Free download.
