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Story of Buddha

Amadeus

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Just in case anyone wants to bone up on their Buddha, this is a well done documentary.


 
I was going to put this in separate thread, but don't want to spam the forum with Buddhism.

This is the Bhavacakra (Wheel of Life). It was supposedly designed by Buddha, and depicts most of the tenets of his philosophy. I thought it was such a great piece of art that it triggered my initial interest in Buddhism.

http://symboljewellery.com/symbolpic/bhavacakra-5.jpg

The looming figure holding the wheel is Yama (Death), who turns the wheel. Buddha stands above the wheel, having been freed from the cycle. He points to the Moon (representing Nirvana).

Here's an American version of the Bhavacakra that someone put together. :)

http://thefourglobaltruths.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/americosmos.jpg
 
I ... don't want to spam the forum with Buddhism.
I think the likelihood of Buddhist topics outnumbering other faith topics is pretty low. In any case, why worry? Didn't you tell me in another thread that you're not a Buddhist?
 
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