Wheel of Samsara

The black-and-white line drawing is a circular, symmetrical composition. At the absolute center is an eight-spoked wheel (Dharmachakra) encased in a rounded square, which is then set within a larger diamond. This core is surrounded by a scalloped, sun-like border, which is itself contained within a wide band divided into eight radial sections. Each section contains a horizontal, wavy line motif representing water or rhythmic movement.

The image represents the Dharmachakra, a central symbol in Buddhist and Hindu iconography signifying the teachings of the Buddha and the cycle of rebirth (Samsara). The geometric arrangement reflects the tradition of the mandala as a tool for meditative focus and the conceptualization of the cosmos.