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Mandalas for Our Well-being:

What is a Mandala?

• Mandala is a Sanskrit term meaning circle, and in a broader sense, it refers to our community. They can be created using colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, according to an ancient tradition. They serve as an offering to the Buddhas and the Universe. The most famous among them is the Kalachakra mandala. They can also be painted or sculpted, and some are represented in three dimensions. They are used as meditation aids.

Zen and Anti-Stress Mandalas

• Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as known and used in the West, are geometric forms or representations of flowers, animals, etc. Drawing and coloring a mandala is a way to eliminate stress and refocus. This practice is suitable for both children and adults.

Different Types of Mandalas

• There are various forms of mandalas, distinguished by their shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are used as meditation aids and are constructed according to religious traditions, while others are simply artistic representations. There are sand mandalas (Tibetan Buddhists), mandalas on paper to draw and color, mandalas on canvas to paint, crystal mandalas on fabric, wood, metal, etc. It is possible to design a mandala directly on a dirt floor or on sand. Everyone can create their own mandala or use pre-made supports, such as coloring books.

What is the Purpose of a Mandala?

• Mandalas have multiple functions. They allow for stress relief, letting go by helping to concentrate and refocus. They have a harmonizing effect on places and people. They also serve as a pleasant pastime to occupy and channel children. In other cases, they serve as meditation aids and, if they are religious mandalas, they can be offerings to deities.

What are the Effects of Mandalas?

• Mandalas have beneficial effects on individuals, providing physical and mental well-being by helping to release heavy and disruptive emotions. They contribute to the harmonization of places and people, creating a peaceful energy.

Primary Themes of Mandalas

• The themes of mandalas are diverse and differentiated by style, symbol, or object. There are mandalas with themes such as bohemian, hippie, Indian, and illustrations of real or imaginary animals like cats, horses, dogs, lions, deer, birds, fish, turtles, unicorns, and dragons. There are also mandalas featuring Disney characters or Star Wars. Finally, many of them represent flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and Sacred Geometry

• Some mandalas represent sacred geometry figures like the flower of life, the Platonic solids, and the Metatron’s cube. This adds a spiritual dimension to the artwork, transforming it into a powerful symbol of protection.

Where Can You Find Mandalas?

• You can encounter mandalas almost anywhere in your daily life, as they are becoming increasingly widespread, with more and more people seeking well-being. Naturally, you have a high probability of finding them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie shop, but not only there! In reality, mandalas exist on various mediums such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts), home textiles (quilts, carpets, cushions, wall tapestries), posters or paintings, accessories (bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos), and even jewelry.