"wheel of life" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wheels of life [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|wheels of life}} wheel of life (plural wheels of life)
  1. (Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism) A mandala, representing the continuous cycle of birth, life and death. Wikipedia link: wheel of life Tags: Hinduism, Jainism Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism Synonyms: dharmachakra Related terms: chakra Translations (mandala representing the continuous cycle of birth, life and death): roue de l’existence karmique [feminine] (French), ცხოვრების ბორბალი (cxovrebis borbali) (Georgian)
    Sense id: en-wheel_of_life-en-noun-mz4JV0sb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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