Dharmachakra trunk

Size : LxWxH

colour: black/yellow and red

(width 23cm ,depth 11cm, height 13cm)

This beautiful wooden box is made in Nepal with the traditional design of Tibetan Buddhist symbols. It is special because it is hand-drawn on Himalayan wood, which is very light and durable. It can also be used as a jewelry box for personal items. Another thing we can do is use it as a decoration for our home and also for our offices, as it is a traditional art of Tibetan craftsmanship.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the Wheel of Dharma (or Dharmachakra) symbolizes the teachings of the Buddha, the Eightfold Path, and the cyclic movement of Samsara (rebirth). The wheel, in its form, also represents integrity (the hub), wisdom that eliminates ignorance (the spokes), and meditative concentration (the rim). Its act of "turning" is the spreading of the Buddha's teachings to free beings from suffering.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the "endless knot" (or infinite knot) represents the interdependence of all phenomena and the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (Samsara), symbolizing the Buddha's infinite wisdom and compassion. It is one of the twelve auspicious symbols (Astamangala) and having neither beginning nor end, it also evokes the eternal wisdom and teachings of the Buddha.