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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 created with colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, according to an ancestral tradition. They are an offering 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 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 forms or representations of flowers, animals… Drawing and coloring a mandala is a way to evacuate stress and refocus. This practice is suitable for both children and adults.

Different Types of Mandalas

There are various forms of mandalas. They are distinguished by their shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are used as 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 sand… Each person 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 relieve stress, let go and concentrate. They have a harmonizing effect on places and people. They are also a pleasant pastime that can occupy children and channel their energy. In other cases, they serve as a support for meditation, and if they are religious mandalas, they can be offered to the deities.

What are the Effects of Mandalas?

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

Main Themes of Mandalas

The themes are very diverse and are characterized by style, symbols, or objects. 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, and most of them 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, making it a powerful symbol of protection.

Where Can We Find Mandalas?

We can find mandalas all around us in our daily life, as they are becoming more and more popular. You are likely to encounter them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie shop, but not only! Mandalas are visible on many supports such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts…), home linens (duvet covers, rugs, tapestries, cushions), posters or paintings, accessories like bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos, and even jewelry.