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Wheel of Dharma  Mani
BackgroundDream
Flag
Dharmachakra -- Wheel of Truth: The  Dharma
Wheel represents the truth about our situation and the many ways of
understanding
it more clearly. It also brings to mind Sakyamuni himself, who
discovered
that it is possible for human beings to wake up. For this reason he is
called Buddha -- the Awakened One. Buddha encouraged people to rely on
their own experience, rather than depending upon or worshiping
authority
figures or gods. His teaching is often called "turning the wheel of the
dharma."
Om Mani Padme Hum -- The Mantra of Chenrezig: Tibetan Buddhists meditate 
on the qualities of various enlightened energies, in order to bring out
those aspects of their own minds. Chenrezig embodies the compassion of
all the Buddhas. His mantra, shown here in Tibetan script, forms the
background
of this page and a lot of the other Dharma Haven pages. Just seeing it,
or hearing it, or thinking about it, is said to connect one to
Chenrezig's
compassion.
Karmapa's Dream Flag: The Karmapas are among the most respected Tibetan meditation masters.  The
16th Karmapa once saw this flag in a dream. He called it
"Victorious
Flag of the Buddha's Wisdom," and announced "Wherever this banner is
flown,
the Dharma will expand." Historically, the Karmapas' predictions have
been
correct. That's why we put this image on our pages, and why you are
welcome
to use it for any respectful purpose.
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