HTML Entity for Wheel Dharma (☸)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Wheel of Dharma (☸) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2638 (WHEEL OF DHARMA, also called the dharma chakra) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—a Buddhist symbol used in religious, cultural, and spiritual web content.
Render it with ☸, ☸, or CSS escape \2638. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ☸ with yin yang ☯ (U+262F) or other religious symbols in the same block.
⚡ Quick Reference — Wheel Dharma
U+2638Miscellaneous Symbols block
☸Hexadecimal reference
☸Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2638
Hex code ☸
HTML code ☸
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2638
Meaning Wheel of Dharma (dharma chakra)
Related U+262F = ☯ (yin yang)
U+2670 = ♰ (West Syriac Cross)
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Wheel of Dharma (☸) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2638";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Wheel Dharma (hex): ☸</p>
<p>Wheel Dharma (decimal): ☸</p>
<p id="point">Wheel Dharma (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2638 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
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See the Wheel of Dharma (☸) in spiritual and cultural contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
☸ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2638 to display the Wheel of Dharma. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
☸ uses the decimal Unicode value 9784 to display the same character. A common method for religious symbols in HTML.
CSS Entity
\2638 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ☸. Unicode U+2638 sits in Miscellaneous Symbols. Not the same as ☯ (yin yang).
Use Cases
The Wheel of Dharma (☸) is commonly used in:
Buddhist websites, religious content, and spiritual pages.
Educational material about Buddhism and Eastern philosophy.
Spiritual blogs, meditation sites, and mindfulness content.
Temple sites, Buddhist organizations, and educational content.
History lessons and instructional content about religious symbols.
Artistic content and design showcases with spiritual themes.
Philosophical discussions and spiritual guidance content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pair ☸ with accessible text or
aria-labelfor screen readers - Use numeric references when escaping is required
- Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Use fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols characters
- Provide cultural and religious context when using the symbol
Don’t
- Confuse ☸ (Wheel of Dharma) with ☯ (yin yang)
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use CSS escape
\2638inside HTML markup - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ☸
- Use the symbol without context in mixed religious content
Key Takeaways
Type ☸ directly, or use hex/decimal references
☸ ☸For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2638Unicode U+2638 — WHEEL OF DHARMA (Miscellaneous Symbols)
Not the same as ☯ (yin yang, U+262F)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
☸ (hex), ☸ (decimal), or \2638 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type ☸ directly.U+2638 (WHEEL OF DHARMA). Miscellaneous Symbols block. Hex 2638, decimal 9784. Also known as the dharma chakra.☸ or ☸) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2638 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of ::before or ::after. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.☸ or ☸ in HTML, or \2638 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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