Exploring the Significance of Mandalas in Hinduism and Buddhism
Discover the spiritual essence of mandalas, circular designs rich in symbolism, used to represent the universe, totality, and wholeness in Hinduism and Buddhism. Explore their religious and meditative purposes, and learn how creating mandalas can positively impact emotional health.
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Mandalas are A mandala is a circular design containing concentric geometric forms, images of deities, etc. It is often used to symbolise the universe, totality, or wholeness in Hinduism and Buddhism Another definition is... Mandalas are geometric figures representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.
What are they used for? The mandala pattern is used in many religious traditions. For example, 12th Century nuns created many beautiful mandalas to express her visions and beliefs. In South America, Indians have created medicine wheels and sand mandalas. The circular Aztec calendar was both a timekeeping device and a religious expression of ancient Aztecs. In Asia, the Taoist "yin-yang" symbol represents opposition as well as dependence on one another. Tibetan mandalas are often highly intricate illustrations of religious significance that are used for meditation
Why would mandalas be important for us in Health PSHE? Think: what affect could completing mandalas have on our emotional health? Reveal why Buddhists use mandalas.
