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The Wheel of Life: The Buddha

The Dharmakaya Buddha

From Barbara O'Brien, About.com

In the upper right-hand corner of the Wheel of Life, the Buddha appears, representing hope for liberation.

In many depictions of the Wheel of Life, the figure in the upper right-hand corner is a Dharmakaya Buddha. The dharmakaya is sometimes called the Truth Body or the Dharma Body and is identified with shunyata. Dharmakaya is everything, unmanifested, free of characteristics and distinctions.

Often this Buddha is shown pointing to the moon, which represents enlightenment. However, in this version the Buddha stands with his hands raised, as if in blessing.

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