The Wheel of Life, also known as the Bhavacakra in Buddhism, is shown in this particular style of thangka painting. The Wheel of Life Thangka has complex paintings that represent the different realms and components of life through sceneries and people. The Wheel of life is represented as a circular mandala with parts. The wheel in the painting's center, is influenced by the twelve connections of dependent origination, that represents the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. A fearsome figure holding the wheel is Yama, the Lord of Death. The Wheel of Life symbolizes the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It's a powerful reminder of the fragility and beauty of life. Yama, the Lord of Death, serves as a powerful figure that connects this cycle with the cycle of karma. The Wheel of Life Thangka's outer rim is sectioned into multiple parts, each symbolizing a distinct sphere of life. These encompass heavenly worlds, the human realm , animal realm , hungry ghost realm, and hell domains. Visuals in the artwork fully depict the different experiences and karma associated with each sector.
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