A thangka of the wheel of life, Bhavachakra, Tibet, early 20th century. the cycle of existence divided in circular sections, with three animals in the hub of the wheel: a bird, pig, and snake representing passion, ignorance and anger; surrounded by bright and dark semicircles denoting the progression and regression of man; and further surrounded by five sections of the sphere of existence and re-birth, 12 scenes representing the 'Causes of Dependent Origination', emanating from the mouth of Yama, in silk frame.TL: 63 cm W: 50 cm