Wheel of the Dharma

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Wheel of the Dharma (chos kyi 'khor lo), (chos 'khor).

To turn the wheel of Dharma is poetic for giving teachings. In specific, the cycle of teachings given by the Buddha; three such cycles, known as the Three Turnings of the Wheel of the Dharma, were taught by Shakyamuni Buddha during his lifetime. [RY]