1. Wheel of dharma Buddhism Infinity Knot (Srivastsa)
Cosmology & Karma
Accumulating Merit (punya)

2. Some Symbols Parasol Pair of fish Represents wisdom
Represents boundless energy (like Buddha’s)
Happiness & fertility too

3. Dependent Origination
Universal law of causation
pratitya-samutpada

4. Third of 3 inner circles: 5 (6) Realms of Rebirth
Higher: humans, gods (asuras – not shown)
Lower: ghosts, hell, animals

5. The Two Inner Circles: Three Mental Forces
3 Poisons
Pig - Greed, “lobha” (eats w/o consideration, never satisfied)
Snake – Hatred “dosa” (angry & vindictive)
Rooster – delusion “moha” (vanity)
White/Black Dharma (body, speech, mind)
White: good karma
acts generate happiness/heaven realm
Bright, calm, wise mind
Black: bad karma caused by ignorance (avidya)
Acts generate depression/hell realms
Excretes 3 poisons
Mind: anxious, stupid, unwise