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The dharmachakra (Sanskrit: धर्मचक्र, Pali: dhammacakka) or wheel of dharma is a symbol used in the Dharmic religions. It has a widespread use in Buddhism. The dharmachakra is considered one of the ashtamangala (auspicious signs) in Hinduism and Buddhism. In some specific regional sites like in Odisha, dharmachakra imagery in Hindu temples has been…
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| Dharmachakra | is a | symbol in the sramana religion of Buddha Dhamma.Wheel symbolism was also used in Indian temples in places that underwent a religious transformation from Buddhism | 0.90 | text |
| Bharhut | instance of | the very teaching and path expounded by the Buddha.In the Buddhist Art at early sites | 0.80 | text |
| Sanchi | instance of | the very teaching and path expounded by the Buddha.In the Buddhist Art at early sites | 0.80 | text |
| the dharmachakra was often used as a symbol of Gautama Buddha himself | instance of | the very teaching and path expounded by the Buddha.In the Buddhist Art at early sites | 0.80 | text |
| lions | instance of | It is also sometimes depicted alongside animals | 0.80 | text |
| or deer.There are different designs of the Buddhist dharmachakra with 8 | instance of | It is also sometimes depicted alongside animals | 0.80 | text |
| 12 | instance of | It is also sometimes depicted alongside animals | 0.80 | text |
| 24 or more spokes | instance of | It is also sometimes depicted alongside animals | 0.80 | text |
| Dharmachakra | related to Buddha Dhamma and its modern Indian usage | The | 0.60 | section |
| Dharmachakra | related to Buddha Dhamma and its modern Indian usage | Buddha Dhamma | 0.60 | section |
| Dharmachakra | related to Buddha Dhamma and its modern Indian usage | Wheel | 0.60 | section |
| Dharmachakra | related to Buddha Dhamma and its modern Indian usage | Indian | 0.60 | section |
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