Dharma Chakra Pravartana

•   It symbolizes the first sermon given by Gautama Buddha, the Sermon in the Deer Park at Sarnath.

•   The event is termed as Dharma chakra pravartana (The Setting in Motion of the Wheel of the Dharma).

•   It includes 4 noble truths and 8 fold paths described by Buddha in his sermon.

The Four Noble Truths

1.  The truth of suffering,

2.  The truth of the cause of suffering,

3.  The truth of the end of suffering, and

4.  The truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.

Eight fold Path

•   The Noble Eight fold Path, is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha.

•   He described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (Dukkha) and attainment of self-awakening.

•   In Buddhist symbolism, the Noble Eight fold Path is often represented by means of the Dharma wheel (Dharmachakra), whose eight spokes represent the eight elements of the path.

•   Eight fold path includes

1.  right understanding (Faith),

2.  right speech,

3.  right livelihood,

4.  right mindfulness,

5.  right thought,

6.  right action (conduct),

7.  right effort and

8.  right concentration.