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Mandalas for Our Well-being:

What is a mandala?

A mandala is a Sanskrit term, which means a 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, following an ancient tradition. They serve as an offering to the Buddhas and the Universe. The best known of them is the Kalachakra mandala.
They can also be painted or sculpted, some are represented in three dimensions. They are meditation aids.

Zen and Anti-Stress Mandalas

Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as they are known and used in the West, are geometric shapes or reproductions 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 various forms of mandalas that differ in their 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), 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 a earth floor 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 several functions.
They allow to release stress, let go, concentrate and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
They are also a pleasant pastime that keeps children engaged and focused.
In some cases, they serve as a meditation support, and if they are religious mandalas, they can be used as an offering to the deities.

Effects of Mandalas

Mandalas have a beneficial effect on individuals, providing physical and mental well-being, helping to release heavy and disruptive emotions.

They contribute to the harmonization of places and people, creating an energy of peace.

Main Themes of Mandalas

The themes of mandalas are very diverse and distinguished by style and symbol or object. There are mandalas on themes like boho, hippie, Indian; some are replicas of real wild or domestic animals like cats, horses, dogs, lions, deer, birds, fish, turtles… Others represent mythical animals like unicorns or dragons.

There are mandalas featuring Disney or Star Wars characters.

And a great number of them depict flowers or geometric figures.

Mandalas 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, turning it into a powerful symbol of protection.

Where to Find Mandalas

Mandalas can be found almost everywhere around us, in our daily lives, as they are becoming more and more popular, with people increasingly seeking well-being.
Indeed, you have many chances to see them in your yoga studio or in your favorite hippie shop, but not only there!

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