The_Bhavachakra - (cyclic existence)

The_Bhavachakra - (cyclic existence)

The Bhavachakra (Sanskrit; Pāli: bhavacakka) is a symbolic representation of saṃsāra (or cyclic existence).

This is a more simplified version of the Bhavachakra which is based on Kandian temple paintings.

Many people say that Buddha Shakyamuni invented this symbol as part of the teachings he gave around 2,500 years ago. Yet, he stated,
"I have seen an ancient Path, an ancient road traversed by the rightly enlightened ones of former times." - Buddhism. Samyutta Nikaya ii.

Therefore, the Buddha Shakyamuni did not invent anything. He only pointed out what had been lost and forgotten. Thus, the teaching of the Bhavachakra is much more ancient even then “Buddhism,” and it has great significance for us.