U+2638 "" Wheel of Dharma Unicode Character

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U+2638 "" Wheel of Dharma is a symbol of profound significance in Buddhism, representing the teachings and path to enlightenment as first set in motion by the Buddha. Known as the Dharmachakra, its design typically features a wheel with eight spokes, which correspond to the Noble Eightfold Path, guiding followers toward ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. Often found in Buddhist art, flags, and scriptures, this icon also appears in Jainism and Hinduism with similar connotations of cosmic order and spiritual law, making it a versatile emblem of faith and philosophy across multiple Eastern traditions.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
☸
HTML Hex Encoding
☸
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x98 0xB8
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2638
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002638
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2638