Mandala
Buddhist meditation diagram
A mandala is a circular design, often elaborate and symmetrical, used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions as a spiritual symbol representing the universe.
Creating or meditating on mandalas is a contemplative practice.
The term extends to any circular pattern with radiating elements: The frost formed a mandala on the window.
In psychology, Carl Jung used mandalas as tools for exploring the unconscious.
Focused attention practice
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- BuddhistFollower of Gautama's teachings
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
- TibetanOf a Himalayan region
dharma · chakra · enlightenment · cosmic · divine · ritual · offering · prayer
Forming a closed curve
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- designPurposeful creative planning
intricate · radial · kaleidoscope · ornate · colorful · drawing · illustration · zentangle
Curved closed shape
- wholenessComplete, undivided state
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- cosmosOrderly totality of existence
- microcosmMiniature representation of larger whole
macrocosm · archetype · Jung · psyche · self · integration · totality · center
Adding pigment to something
- relaxationState of being unwound
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
- focusConcentrated attention point
calming · adult · book · pencils · concentration · soothing · centering · healing
Fine rock particles
- coloredHaving pigment applied
- TibetanOf a Himalayan region
- monksCloistered religious men
- impermanenceQuality of not lasting
destruction · creation · funnel · grain · pigment · dissolution · ephemeral · ceremonial
meditation
Focused attention practice
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- BuddhistFollower of Gautama's teachings
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
Tibetan · dharma · chakra · enlightenment · cosmic · divine · ritual · offering · prayer · devotion
circular
Forming a closed curve
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
design · intricate · radial · kaleidoscope · ornate · colorful · drawing · illustration · zentangle · doodle
circle
Curved closed shape
- wholenessComplete, undivided state
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- cosmosOrderly totality of existence
microcosm · macrocosm · archetype · Jung · psyche · self · integration · totality · center · containment
coloring
Adding pigment to something
- relaxationState of being unwound
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
focus · calming · adult · book · pencils · concentration · soothing · centering · healing · self-care
sand
Fine rock particles
impermanence · destruction · creation · funnel · grain · pigment · dissolution · ephemeral · ceremonial · painstaking
Mandalachaos
Complete disorder and confusion
asymmetry · randomness · disorder · scatter · irregularity
Mandalaprofanity
Vulgar or obscene speech
desecration · graffiti · commodity · vandalism · decoration
Mandalafragmentation
Breaking into smaller pieces
disintegration · brokenness · rupture · dissolution · imbalance
- sand mandalaColored granules arranged spiritually
- mandala artCircular symbolic pattern designs