Triratan- The Three Jewels of Buddhis m The 3 swirling segments in centre represent the Buddha , Dharma (the teachings) and Sangha (the spiritual community). A trident , or trisula , with three branches, representing the threefold jewels of Buddhism: Buddha , the Dharma and the Sangha . are the triratna The wheel can also be divided into three parts, each representing an aspect of Buddhist practice; the hub (discipline), the spokes (wisdom), and the rim (concentration). Triratna on a Taxila coin , 185-168 BCE, ...