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Mandalas for our wellbeing:

What is a mandala?

Mandala is a Sanskrit term meaning circle, and in a broader sense, it refers to our community, …
They can be designed in colored sand by Tibetan Buddhist monks, according to an ancient tradition. They are used as offerings to the Buddhas and the Universe. The most famous of them is the Kalachakra mandala.
They can also be painted or sculpted. Some representations are three-dimensional. 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 eliminate stress and refocus oneself. This practice is suitable for children and adults.

Different Types of Mandalas

There are different forms of mandalas. They are distinguished both by their shapes, their materials, and what they represent. Some mandalas are meditation aids and are made in the purest religious tradition. Others are simply artistic representations.
There are sand mandalas (Tibetan Buddhists), paper-based mandalas to draw and color, canvas-based mandalas to paint, crystal mandalas on energy grids made of fabric, wood, metal…
It is possible to directly create a mandala on the earth 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 various functions.
They allow us to release stress, let go by helping us focus and refocus.
They have a harmonizing effect on places and people.
They are also a pleasant pastime that keeps children occupied and focused.
In other cases, they serve as meditation aids and as religious mandalas, they can be used as offerings for deities.

What are the effects of mandalas?

They provide beneficial effects on individuals, bringing physical and mental well-being and allowing them to release heavy and disturbing emotions.

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

What are the main themes of mandalas?

Themes are very diverse and encompass both style and symbol or object. There are mandalas on themes such as bohemian, hippie, Indian; some are illustrations of real wild or domestic animals like cats, horses, dogs, lions, deer, birds, fish, turtles… Others depict imaginary animals like unicorns or dragons.

There are also mandalas featuring Disney or Star Wars characters.

Finally, many of them represent flowers or geometric figures.

Mandala and Sacred Geometry:

Finally, some mandalas are constructed with sacred geometry figures like 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 discover mandalas all around you in your daily life, as they are becoming increasingly popular as people search for well-being.

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

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