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wheel of life

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noun

Buddhism.
  1. the symbol of the cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation.

  2. a pictorial representation of this.


Example Sentences

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Yes, the never-ending hamster wheel of life can be stressful, especially around the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The ultimate goal was release from the wheel of life, the never-ending transmission of the soul to ultimate peace.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

And that’s not only because these days, whether in the kitchen or not, I feel like I’m on the constant hamster wheel of life with no break in sight.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

According to Buddhist belief, the current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of a past lama who decided to be reborn again to continue his important work, instead of moving on from the wheel of life.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2021

They, however, that are not stupefied while wandering in this wheel of life that is revolving like a real wheel, do not in reality wander in a round of rebirths.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan