wheel of life
Americannoun
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the symbol of the cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation.
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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
This wheel of life that is associated with pairs of opposites and devoid of consciousness, the universe with the very immortals should cast away, abridge, and check.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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