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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 circle of relationships, our universe…
They can be elaborated in colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, according to an ancestral tradition. They serve as an offering to Buddha and the Universe. The most famous one is the Kalachakra mandala.
They can also be painted or carved. Some are represented in three dimensions. They are supports 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 eliminate stress and refocus. This practice is suitable for 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 meditation supports and are created 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 energy grids made of fabric, wood, metal…
It is possible to design a mandala directly on the ground or in the sand…
Everyone can create their own mandala, or use ready-made supports such as coloring books…

What is the purpose of a mandala?

Mandalas have multiple functions.
They help to release stress, let go by helping to concentrate and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and individuals.
It is also a pleasant pastime that keeps children busy and focused.
In other cases, they serve as a support for meditation and, if they are religious mandalas, they can be offered to deities.

What are the effects of mandalas?

They provide beneficial effects on people and bring physical and mental well-being, helping to release heavy and disturbing emotions.

They contribute to the harmonization of places and individuals, providing a peaceful energy.

What are the main themes of mandalas?

The themes are varied and include both style and symbol or object. There are mandalas on themes such as bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are replicas of real wild or domestic animals like cats, horses, dogs, lions, deer, birds, fish, turtles… Others represent imaginary animals like unicorns or dragons.

There are mandalas of Disney or Star Wars characters.

Finally, most of them represent flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and sacred geometry:

Finally, some mandalas represent figures of sacred geometry such as the flower of life, the Platonic solids, Metatron’s cube…

This adds a spiritual dimension to the artwork which then transforms into a powerful symbol of protection.

Where can we find mandalas?

We can find mandalas everywhere around us in our everyday life, as they are increasingly popular, with people seeking well-being.

You can certainly find them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie shop, but not only!

In fact, mandalas exist on many supports such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts…), home linen (duvets, carpets, pillows, wall hangings), posters or paintings, accessories like bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos or even jewelry.