MANDALAS

WHAT IS A MANDALA?

• Spiritual and ritual symbol representing the universe
• Many different types of Mandalas depending on religion and purpose
• The basic form is a square with four gates containing a circle
• with a center point

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IN BUDDHISM

• Symbolizes the mind and body of the Buddha
• Used to decorate and sanctify homes and temples
• 5 colors used to represent 5 transcendental Buddhas

IN HINDUISM

• Mandalas originated in Hinduism
• Represent cyclical nature of the universe
• Used for meditation

IN CHRISTIANITY

• Three sacred circles thought of as mandalas
• The Halo, the Host, and the Celtic Sun
• Used to focus on spirituality

SOURCES

• http://www.instagrok.com/grok/?query=Mandala
• http://www.mitchellteachers.org/WorldHistory/IndiaUnit/CreatingMandalaHindu...
• http://mandala.us/