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Mandalas for Our Well-being:

What is a mandala?

A mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle,” and in a broader sense, it represents our community…
They can be constructed with colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, following an ancestral tradition. They are used as offerings to the Buddha 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 meditation aids.

Zen and Anti-Stress Mandalas

Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as known and used in the Western world, are geometric shapes or reproductions of flowers, animals… 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 several types of mandalas. They are distinguished by their shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are used as meditation aids and are constructed in the most authentic 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, mandalas made of crystals on fabric, wood, metal…
It is possible to design a mandala directly on the ground or on 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 different functions.
They allow the release of stress, letting go by helping to concentrate and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
They are also a pleasant pastime that helps occupy children and channel their energy.
In other cases, they serve as meditation aids, and if they are religious mandalas, they can be used as offerings to deities.

What are the Effects of Mandalas?

They produce beneficial effects on individuals, providing physical and mental well-being, helping to release heavy and disruptive emotions.

They contribute to the harmonization of places and people, generating a sense of peace.

What are the Main Themes of Mandalas?

The themes are very diverse and are characterized by style and symbolism or object. There are mandalas on themes like bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are illustrations 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 also mandalas featuring Disney or Star Wars characters.

Finally, a large number of mandalas depict flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and Sacred Geometry:

Some mandalas reproduce figures of sacred geometry such as the flower of life, the Platonic solids, the Metatron’s cube…

This adds a spiritual dimension to the artwork, transforming it into a powerful symbol of protection.

Where can Mandalas be Found?

You can encounter mandalas in many places in our daily lives, as they are becoming increasingly popular, and people are increasingly seeking well-being.

Certainly, you have many chances to find them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie shop, but not only there!

In reality, mandalas can be found on various mediums such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts…), home textiles (duvets, rugs, cushions, tapestries), posters or paintings, accessories like bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos, and even jewelry.