The Term Samsara, If you haven't come across it before, is used in Buddhist Cosmology to describe this cycle of life and death that we live in this Realm Of Matter and at the center of this endless cycle (circle), what keeps it ever spinning are what I personally call the 3 hindrances represented by 3 animals, they are Ignorance which is represented by a pig on the wheel of life, Desire which is represented by a Cock on the wheel of life and Hatred represented by the snake. In any given situations we have 2 ultimatums to respond with, Skillfulness(reacting with awareness and compassion) or Unskillfulness( reacting in self centered ignorance and unawareness) Bare In Mind That Desire goes both ways, it can be a hindrance when rooted in greed, hatred and delusion and it can be Skillful when rooted in compassion, generosity and awareness Hence To Escape The Cycle One Must Focus On Freeing Oneself From These Hindrances in order to literally end the cycle Must Have No Attachments to this material world Thus the need for us to Meditate/Pray Hope This Little Description Sparks A Flame Of Curiosity In Thine Hearts To Seek The Mysteries In Thine Soul's Also Enjoy The Song hahamore