WHEEL OF LIFE PRE 20TH C. HANDMADE THANGKA FOUNDED IN DREPUNG MONASTERY

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The selected region shows a Bhavachakra, commonly known as the Wheel of Life (or Wheel of Existence), a foundational artwork in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It serves as a visual map of the mind, existence, and the mechanics of suffering and rebirth.

Key Symbolic Components

Yama (The Monster): The entire wheel is held in the jaws and claws of Yama, the Lord of Death and Impermanence, symbolizing that everything within the cycle of existence is temporary.

The Center (The Three Poisons): At the absolute hub of the wheel are three animals biting each other's tails, representing the forces that drive the cycle:

Pig: Ignorance or delusion.

Snake: Anger, aversion, or hatred.

Rooster: Attachment, greed, or desire.

The Six Realms of Rebirth: The large main circle is divided into wedge-shaped segments illustrating the six dimensions of existence where beings are reborn based on their karma:

God Realm (Devas): A state of bliss and pride.

Demi-god Realm (Asuras): A state of jealousy and constant warfare.

Human Realm: The most desirable state for achieving enlightenment due to its balance of joy and hardship.

Animal Realm: Driven by instinct, fear, and survival.

Hungry Ghost Realm (Pretas): Beings with massive bellies and tiny throats, symbolizing unquenchable desire and craving.

Hell Realm: A state of intense anger, hatred, and suffering.

The Outer Rim (The 12 Links): The outermost edge features twelve distinct vignettes representing the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination (Pratītyasamutpāda), showing step-by-step how ignorance leads inevitably to aging, suffering, and death.

Size: 82 cm x 62 cm

Region of Origin: Tibet

Primary Material: Cotton Canvas

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