Dhamma Chakra

The Dhamma Chakra (Dharma Wheel) is one of the oldest and most important symbols of Buddhism. It represents the Buddha's teaching of the path to enlightenment.

Symbolism

• The wheel shape symbolizes the perfection of the dharma, the Buddha's teaching.
• The hub represents moral discipline, which stabilizes the mind.
• The spokes (traditionally 8, 24, or 31) represent various aspects of Buddhist teachings:
  • 8 spokes: The Noble Eightfold Path
  • 24 spokes: Twelve links of dependent origination and the twelve aspects of the Four Noble Truths
  • 31 spokes: The realms of existence
• The rim represents mindfulness, which holds everything together.

This Implementation

This implementation creates a Dharma wheel with 24 spokes using SVG. The wheel is styled with complementary blues to create a visually appealing representation of this important Buddhist symbol.