MANDALA

Mandala

Mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the general shape of a T. Mandalas often exhibit radial balance.

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mandala

Noun

  1. A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.
  2. Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.
  3. A division or book of the Rigveda (of which there are 10).


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