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The Gankyil (,〔Source: (dga' 'khyil ) (accessed: December 11, 2008)〕 Lhasa ) or "wheel of joy" ((サンスクリット:ānanda-cakra)) is a symbol and ritual tool used in Tibetan and East Asian Buddhism. It is composed of three swirling and interconnected blades. The gankyil as inner wheel of the dharmachakra is depicted on the Flag of Sikkim, is also depicted on the Flag of Tibet. ==Exegesis== In addition to linking the gankyil with the "wish-fulfilling jewel" (Skt. cintamani), Robert Beer makes the following connections: The "victory" referred to above is symbolised by the dhvaja or "victory banner". Wallace (2001: p. 77) identifies the ''ānandacakra'' with the heart of the "cosmic body" of which Mount Meru is the epicentre: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gankyil」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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