(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on August 17, 2015.)
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| Deer and Dharma Wheel atop the gate at Shifang Tang, Wutai Shan |
A lovely but enigmatic symbol sits atop the peak of many temple roofs. A large eight-spoked wheel is at the center, with two deer looking up at it with rapt attention. What does it symbolize?
