mandala
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- noun
- /mænˈdɑːlə/
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mandala
- The Sanskrit word mandala was transliterated into the Chinese term mantuluo and the Japanese term mandara.
- jeweled mandala
- lotus mandala
- mandala set
Examples
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General, the monks have been making this mandala of sand for many days.
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Both the techniques and style of the mandalas confirm a late twelfth-century production date.
Academic text (2015) -
and it is a mandala that is a map of the universe.
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They began making this mandala the day I left the monastery.
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When it is finished, this mandala will represent the Kalachakra - the Wheel of Time.
Fiction book (1998) -
Nichiren's mandala presents yet another twist in the relation of text and image.
Academic text (2015) -
In the temple, the monks meticulously created a mandala as a representation of the universe.
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During meditation, she focused on the intricate patterns of the mandala drawn on the floor.
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The vibrant mandala served as a tool to help practitioners deepen their meditation experience.
Synonyms
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A geometric diagram used to help people focus during meditation and religious rituals
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mandala comes from the Sanskrit word mandala, which means 'circle' or 'ring'. A mandala is a sacred 'circle' that stands for the whole 'universe' and helps people focus during meditation, which is why these detailed, circular designs are used as a meditation aid.