Mandala Tapestry Turtle In The Ocean

Mandalas for Our Well-being:

What is a mandala?

A mandala is a Sanskrit term meaning circle, and in a broader sense, it represents our community…
They can be made from colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, following an ancient tradition. They are an offering to the Buddhas and the Universe. The most famous one is the Kalachakra mandala.
They can also be painted or sculpted, and some are represented in three dimensions. They are meditation aids.

Zen and Anti-Stress Mandalas

Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as 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 many types of mandalas, distinguished by their shapes, materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are meditation aids and are constructed 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 fabric, wood, metal…
It is possible to create a mandala directly on the ground or in 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 help release stress, let go by assisting in concentration and refocusing.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
They also serve as 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 offered to deities.

Effects of Mandalas

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

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

Main Themes of Mandalas

Thematic mandalas are very diverse and distinguished by style, symbol, or object. There are mandalas with themes like bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are real engravings of wild or domestic animals like cats, horses, dogs, lions, deer, birds, fish, turtles… Others represent imaginary animals like unicorns or dragons.

There are mandalas featuring Disney or Star Wars characters.

Most of them depict flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and Sacred Geometry

Some mandalas represent sacred geometry figures like 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 We Find Mandalas?

We can see mandalas everywhere around us, in our daily life, as they become increasingly popular with individuals seeking well-being.

Undoubtedly, you have many chances to encounter them in your yoga studio or your favorite hippie shop, but not only!

In fact, mandalas are present on various supports such as clothing (t-shirts, sneakers, sweatshirts…), home textiles (quilts, rugs, pillows, wall tapestries), posters or paintings, accessories like bags, bottles, cards, notebooks, stickers, tattoos, and even jewelry.