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Mandalas for Our Well-being:

What is a mandala?

Mandala is a Sanskrit term 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 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 are depicted in three dimensions. 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 release stress and refocus. This practice is suitable for both children and adults.

Different Types of Mandalas

There are several types of mandalas. They differ in their shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are used as meditation aids and are made in accordance with religious traditions. Others are simply artistic representations.
There are sand mandalas (Tibetan Buddhists), paper mandalas to draw and color, canvas mandalas to paint, crystal mandalas on energy grids made of fabric, wood, metal…
It is possible to create a mandala directly on the ground or on sand…
Everyone can create their own mandala, or use ready-made options such as coloring books…

What is the Purpose of a Mandala?

Mandalas have various functions.
They help release stress, let go, concentrate, and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
It is also a pleasant pastime that can occupy and channel children.
In other cases, they serve as meditation aids, and if they are religious mandalas, they can be offered to deities.

What are the Effects of Mandalas?

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

They help harmonize places and people, bringing forth an energy of peace.

What are the Main Themes of Mandalas?

The themes vary greatly and can be characterized by style and symbol or object. There are mandalas on themes like bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are engravings 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 characters from Disney or Star Wars.

Lastly, many of them represent flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and Sacred Geometry:

Some mandalas reproduce sacred geometric figures such as the flower of life, Plato’s 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?

Mandalas can be found in many places in our daily lives, as they are becoming increasingly popular and sought after for well-being.
Of course, you have a good chance of finding them in your yoga studio or favorite hippie shop, but not only there!

In fact, mandalas can be seen 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, or even jewelry.