The Dharmacakra (Sanskrit) or Dhammacakka (P?li), Tibetan chos kyi 'khor lo, Chinese f?lún ??, "Wheel of Dharma" is a symbol representing dharma (law) in Hinduism and the Buddha's teaching of the path to enlightenment. It is also sometimes translated as wheel of doctrine or wheel of law. A similar symbol is also in use in Jainism. History The Dharmacakra symbol is represented as a chariot wheel (Sanskrit cakram) with eight or more spokes. It is the oldest known Buddhist symbol found in Indian art, appearing with the first surviving post-Harappan Indian iconography in the time of the Buddhist king A?oka. The Dharmacakra has been used by all Buddhist nations as a symbol ever since. In its simplest form, the Dharmacakra is recognized globally as a symbol for Buddhism. Symbolism The eight spokes represent the Noble Eightfold Pa