Tiratana & 12 Spoked Dhamma Wheel | Dhammagiri T-Shirts Second Batch | Ajahn Dhammasiha

Author: Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage
Published: Mon 13 May 2024
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dhammagiri/episodes/Tiratana--12-Spoked-Dhamma-Wheel--Dhammagiri-T-Shirts-Second-Batch--Ajahn-Dhammasiha-e2jj9q5

To commence free distribution of our Dhammagiri Tees 2nd batch, Ajahn Dhammasiha goes through the meaning of every symbol and writing on the shirt:

1. Twelve spoked Dhammacakka (Dhamma Wheel)

2. Tiratana (Three Jewels)

with Trident symbolizing Triple Gem

Vajira (Diamond/Thunder Bolt) symbolizing the power of wisdom that can cut defilements in the mind, just like a diamond that is harder than any other stone, or like a flach of lighting that can destroy the darkness of delusion

Lotus symbolizing the potential to rise above the dirt of the world to a state of total purity

8 Petals of the lotus symbolizing the Noble 8-Fold Path leading to that purity.

3. Tisaraṇa (Triple Refuge) - The Pali formula of going for refuge to the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha. This apparently simple declaration actually has profound implications. If we're truly taking refuge in Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, than we're also endeavoring: