The Wheel of Life Thangka is a symbolic representation of the cycle of existence and the fundamental teachings of Buddhism. It is a complex painting commonly found in Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries, with the central wheel representing the cycle of existence, twelve links of dependent origination, outer rim divided into six sections, Yama, the Lord of Death, three poisons, bodhisattvas and buddhas on either side, and a buddha or a depiction of the enlightened state at the top of the thangka.
Buddhist teachings are visually represented in the Wheel of Life Thangka, which serves to remind practitioners of the essence of life, the reasons for suffering, and the way to enlightenment. It is frequently employed as a teaching aid to clarify the core tenets of Buddhism and to elicit reflection on the nature of reality and the briefness of existence.
