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Mandalas for our well-being:

What is a mandala?

A mandala is a Sanskrit term that means circle, and in a broader sense, it refers to our community. …
They can be designed with colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, according to an ancient tradition. They then serve as 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 in three dimensions. These are meditation aids.

Zen and anti-stress mandalas

Zen and anti-stress mandalas, as known and used in the West, are geometric shapes or representations of flowers, animals… Drawing and coloring a mandala is a way to relieve stress and refocus. This practice is suitable for children and adults.

What are the different types of mandalas?

There are several types of mandalas. They are distinguished by their forms, 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 energy grids, wood, metal…
It is possible to design 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 help relieve stress, let go by helping to focus and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
It is also a pleasant pastime that keeps children occupied and focused.
In other cases, they serve as meditation aids and if they are religious mandalas, they can be used as offerings for deities.

What are the effects of mandalas?

They have beneficial effects on individuals, bringing physical and mental well-being, helping to let go of heavy and disruptive emotions.

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

What are the main themes of mandalas?

The themes are very diverse and differ in style and symbol or object. There are mandalas on themes like bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are engravings of real wild or domestic animals like 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.

Finally, a large number 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, making it a powerful symbol of protection.

Where can you find mandalas?

You can find mandalas almost anywhere around you, in our daily life, as they are becoming more and more popular since individuals are increasingly seeking well-being.

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

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