9x12 Acrylic on Wood Cradle Frame $80
9x12 Acrylic on Wood Cradle Frame $80
9x12 Acrylic on Wood Cradle Frame $80
9x12 Acrylic on Wood Cradle Frame $80
9x12 Acrylic on Paper; 12x16 with Mat. $80
Derived from the Sanskrit language, the term ‘Mandala‘ is translated into ‘sacred circle’ symbolizing unity, eternity, wholeness and perfection. The Mandala symbol is an important ritual and spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism denoting the Universe and the concept of never-ending life. In Hinduism, a basic mandala, also called a yantra, takes the form of a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the general shape of a T. Mandalas often have radial balance. In Vajrayana Buddhism, mandalas have been developed into sand paintings. There are different forms of Mandalas all having unique concepts, meanings, and purposes that range from meditation to healing. As a symbol of cosmic and psychic order, the meditation Mandala acts as a tool facilitating our spiritual journey and taking us towards enlightenment. It symbolizes a sacred area where the deities and the universal forces reside. An observer contemplating on the Mandala mentally enters it, proceeds to its center and gets symbolically guided to the essence of life and reality through the vast cosmos. Thus the Mandala serves as a hypnotic; its visually appealing design absorbs the observer’s mind, ceases all thoughts and brings about spiritual or philosophical awakening, leading to higher consciousness.