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This interactive visualization uses a D3.js pie chart to represent the Five Aggregates (Skandhas), a core Buddhist concept of what constitutes a living being. Each of the five equally-sized, color-coded segments corresponds to one aggregate—Form, Feeling, Perception, Mental Formations, and Consciousness—with hover effects expanding the selected arc and dimming others. The visualization uses `d3.pie` and `d3.arc` to generate the chart geometry, while a custom text-wrapping function and `ResizeObserver` handle responsive labels and container dimensions. Static aggregate data, including names, descriptions, and examples, is defined in the configuration file and loaded via the `loadData` function.

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The Five Aggregates (Skandhas) - Interactive Visualization

An interactive D3.js visualization exploring the Five Aggregates (Pañcakkhandha), a fundamental Buddhist concept that describes the components that make up a living being according to Buddhist philosophy.

What are the Five Aggregates?

The Five Aggregates are:

  1. Form (Rūpa) - The physical body and material world
  2. Feeling (Vedanā) - Sensations arising from contact between senses and the world
  3. Perception (Saṃjñā) - Recognition or labeling of experiences
  4. Mental Formations (Saṅkhāra) - Thoughts, emotions, desires, and habits
  5. Consciousness (Vijñāna) - Basic awareness of experience

Features

  • Interactive pie chart with hover effects to explore each aggregate
  • Detailed explanations and real-world examples for each component
  • Buddhist teachings context explaining how understanding these aggregates relates to the path toward enlightenment
  • Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes
  • Clean, modern interface with carefully chosen typography and colors

How to Use

  • Hover over any segment of the pie chart to learn about that specific aggregate
  • View examples and detailed descriptions in the information panel below
  • When not hovering, see the broader context of why this teaching matters in Buddhism

Learn More

For deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings and philosophy, visit What Buddha Taught - a comprehensive resource for authentic Buddhist teachings and their practical applications.

Technical Details

Built with:

  • D3.js v7.8.5 for data visualization
  • Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+)
  • CSS3 with Google Fonts (Roboto and IBM Plex Sans)
  • Responsive SVG graphics

The visualization emphasizes the concept of "Not Self" (Anatta) - the Buddhist teaching that what we commonly think of as a permanent, unchanging self is actually a collection of ever-changing processes represented by these five aggregates.

MIT Licensed

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