Buddhist Wheel of Life 68*53 CM

The Bhavacakra, or Wheel of Life, stands as a powerful Buddhist emblem signifying the unending cycle of birth, existence, death, and rebirth known as samsara. Central to the wheel are the three poisons, representing ignorance, attachment, and aversion—the fundamental causes of human suffering.
Extending outward from this central depiction lies the realm of Bardo, a state difficult to directly translate, as it embodies the intermediate state between life and death. This state comprises six realms, illustrating various forms of existence, from divine pleasures to the agonies endured by beings in realms like that of hungry ghosts and hell. Within this symbolism, the imagery portrays spirits being drawn downwards by demons, a representation of succumbing to the three poisons and negative karma. Conversely, disciples striving to overcome these poisons ascend, symbolizing the battle against negativity and the pursuit of spiritual growth. The Wheel of Life and the concept of Bardo offer a framework to comprehend the cyclical nature of existence and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment in Buddhism.