Natural Obsidian Lotus Mandala Om Pendant
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This Lotus Mandala pendant with Om symbol at the center, made of natural obsidian, is a jewelry for harmonization and protection.
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The LOTUS is one of the eight auspicious signs in Buddhism. Its presence cleanses us from all the impurities of negative actions of body, speech, and mind. Its hundred petals of immaculate virtues are an abundance of nectar of lasting happiness, liberation from samsara, and omniscient state.
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Diameter: 30 mm
Mandalas for our well-being:
What is a mandala?
A mandala is a Sanskrit word that means circle, and in a broader sense, it refers to our community, …
They can be made of 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 of them is the Kalachakra mandala.
They can also be painted or sculpted. Some representations are in three dimensions. They serve as a support for meditation.
Zen and anti-stress Mandalas
Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as they are known and used in the West, are geometric shapes or drawings of flowers, animals… Drawing and coloring a mandala is a way to alleviate stress and focus inward. This practice is suitable for both children and adults.
What are the different types of mandalas?
There are several kinds of mandalas. They are distinguished by their shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are used as meditation aids and are built in the purest religious tradition. 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 energy grids, wood, metal…
It is possible to create a mandala directly on the ground or on the sand…
Everyone can create their own mandala or use ready-made support, such as coloring books…
What is the purpose of a mandala?
Mandalas have different functions.
They allow to alleviate stress, let go, concentrate, and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
They are also a pleasant pastime that keeps children busy and focused.
In other cases, they serve as a meditation support, and if they are religious mandalas, they can serve as an offering to deities.
What are the effects of mandalas?
They have beneficial effects on individuals, providing physical and mental well-being, allowing them to release heavy and disruptive emotions.
They help harmonize places and people, bringing a sense of peace.
What are the main themes of mandalas?
The themes are very diverse and differentiate by style and symbol or object. There are mandalas on themes like bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are representations of real wild or domestic animals such as cats, horses, dogs, lions, deer, birds, fish, turtles… Others represent imaginary animals like unicorns or dragons.
There are also mandalas featuring Disney or Star Wars characters.
Finally, most of them depict flowers or geometric figures.
Mandala and sacred geometry:
Finally, some mandalas represent sacred geometry figures like the flower of life, the Platonic solids, the Metatron’s cube…
This adds a spiritual dimension to the artwork, making it a powerful symbol of protection.
Where can we find mandalas?
We can see mandalas almost everywhere around us, in our everyday life, as they become increasingly popular with people seeking well-being.
Of course, you have many chances to see them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie shop, but not only!
In fact, mandalas exist on various supports such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts…), home decor (duvet covers, rugs, cushions, wall hangings), posters or paintings, accessories like bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos, and even jewelry.
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