What is the main symbol of Buddhism?

a. the lotus
b. the swastika
c. the dharmachakra
d. the Buddha in seated meditation


c. the dharmachakra

Analysis:
a, b & d. Buddhism has several symbols, but this is not the main symbol.
c. Buddhism has several symbols, but this is the main symbol. Dharmachakra means “wheel of the teaching” of Buddhism.

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