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Intro v2
The outer rim of the wheel is divided into twelve sections that represent the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination.

As previously stated, the three inner layers of the wheel show that the three poisons lead to karma, which leads to the suffering of the six realms. The twelve links of the outer rim show how this happens—by presenting the process of cause and effect in detail.

These twelve links can be understood to operate on an outer or inner level.
 * On the outer level, the twelve links can be seen to operate over several lifetimes; in this case, these links show how our past lives influence our current lifetime, and how our actions in this lifetime influence our future lifetimes.
 * On the inner level, the twelve links can be understood to operate in every moment of existence in an interdependent manner. On this level, the twelve links can be applied to show the effects of one particular action.

By contemplating on the twelve links, one gains greater insight into the workings of karma; this insight enables us to begin to unravel our habitual way of thinking and reacting.

Links
The twelve links and their corresponding symbols are described in the following table:

Twelve Links v.1
The twelve links and their corresponding symbols are described in the following table:

Definitions for Three Poisons

 * Three poisons def: Longchen Yeshe Dorje (2010), p. 523.