The eight spokes represent the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism.
Other symbolism in the eight-spoked Dharmachakra in Buddhism:
* Its overall shape is that of a circle (chakra), representing the perfection of the dharma teaching
* The hub stands for discipline, which is the essential core of meditation practice
* The rim, which holds the spokes, refers to mindfulness or samadhi which holds everything together
The corresponding mudrā, or symbolic hand gesture, is known as the Dharmachakra Mudrā.
The Dharmachakra is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.
The dharma wheel can refer to the dissemination of the dharma teaching from country to country. In this sense the dharma wheel began rolling in India, carried on to Central Asia, and then arrived in South East Asia and East Asia.
This Dharma Wheel T-shirt (Dharmachakra T-shirt) design is printed on a 6.1 oz. Heavy Weight 100% Cotton tshirt. This tee shirt is extremely soft and preshrunk. This t-shirt is so soft you'll never want to take it off.
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