Mandala Notebook Golden

Mandalas for our well-being:

What is a mandala?

Mandala is a Sanskrit word that means circle, and in a broader sense, it refers to our community… They can be created with colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, following an ancient tradition. They are used as offerings to the Buddhas and the Universe. The most famous among them is the Kalachakra mandala. They can also be painted or sculpted. Some representations are three-dimensional. They serve as meditation aids.

Zen and anti-stress mandalas

Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as 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 both children and adults.

Different types of mandalas

There are various forms of mandalas. They differ in terms of shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are meditation aids 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 fabric, 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 supports, such as coloring books…

What is the purpose of a mandala?

Mandalas have multiple functions. They allow stress release, letting go, concentration, and refocusing. They have a harmonizing effect on places and people. They also provide 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 used as offerings to deities.

What are the effects of mandalas?

They provide beneficial effects on individuals, bringing physical and mental well-being, helping to release heavy and disruptive emotions. They contribute to the harmonization of places and people, providing an energy of peace.

Main themes of mandalas

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

There are mandalas featuring Disney or Star Wars characters.

Finally, many represent flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and sacred geometry:

Finally, some mandalas represent sacred geometric figures 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 you find mandalas?

You can discover mandalas all around you in your daily life, as they are becoming increasingly popular due to the growing demand for well-being. Without a doubt, you have many possibilities to find them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie store, but not only!

In reality, mandalas exist on numerous mediums such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts…), home linen (duvets, rugs, cushions, wall hangings), posters or paintings, accessories like bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos, or even jewelry.