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The dharma wheel, or dharmachakra in Sanskrit, is one of the oldest symbols of Buddhism. Around the globe it is used to represent Buddhism in the same way that a cross represents Christianity or a Star of David represents Judaism.It is also one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism.he Ashoka Chakra. Among the oldest existing examples of a dharma wheel are found on the pillars erected by the Ashoka the Great (304-232 BCE), an emperor who ruled much of what is now India, and beyond. Ashoka was a great patron of Buddhism and encouraged its spread, although he never forced it on his subjects.
The dhammacakka, which can be translated as Dhamma-Wheel, is a Buddhist symbol referring to Buddha's teaching of the path to enlightenment. Pavattana (PÄli) can be translated as turning or rolling or setting in motion..fter rejecting the two extremes of self-indulgence and self-denial, the Buddha then asserts that the Middle Way is to follow the Noble Eightfold Path â right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.