Keyword #7 Gati

Destiny

The various gati surround the central area of the Bhavacakra (“Wheel of Existence”) where a pig, a rooster, and a snake are portrayed, symbolizing ignorance (avidyā), desire (lobha), and hatred (dveṣa), respectively.

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Welcome to our virtual vihāra. This week’s keyword is “gati.” Let’s start with an expansion of our keyword in four Buddhist lan…