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☸️ Wheel of Dharma Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) — an eight-spoked wheel representing the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism. It's one of the oldest symbols in Indian culture, predating even Buddhist use, and appears on the flag of India. People use it in posts about Buddhist philosophy, meditation journeys, and spiritual growth. It also appears on temple decorations and in discussions about Eastern philosophy.
When to Use
Use for Buddhist themes, dharma discussions, or spiritual topics.
Example Usage
- “Buddhist path ☸️”
- “Dharma teachings ☸️”
- “Spiritual journey ☸️”
Popular Combinations
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Buddhist meditation
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Dharma and lotus
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Enlightenment path
How Wheel of Dharma looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ☸️ mean in a text message?▼
The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) — an eight-spoked wheel representing the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism. It's one of the oldest symbols in Indian culture, predating even Buddhist use, and appears on the flag of India. People use it in posts about Buddhist philosophy, meditation journeys, and spiritual growth. It also appears on temple decorations and in discussions about Eastern philosophy. Use for Buddhist themes, dharma discussions, or spiritual topics. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ☸️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Wheel of Dharma emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ☸️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ☸️ would be read aloud as "Wheel of Dharma." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ☸️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:wheel_of_dharma:` to insert the Wheel of Dharma emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2638-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:wheel_of_dharma:Keywords
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When to Use ☸️ Wheel of Dharma
Use for Buddhist themes, dharma discussions, or spiritual topics.
- •Send ☸️ when you want to express or reference "wheel of dharma" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ☸️ in conversations about hinduism or buddhism to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ☸️ Wheel of Dharma on social media posts, stories, or comments related to wheel of dharma
- •Combine ☸️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about hinduism, buddhism, sikhism
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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