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Mandala (Sanskrit man.d.ala "essence" + "having" or "containing", also translates as "circle-circumference" or "completion") Mandala is a concentric diagram having spiritual and ritual significance. The term is of Hindu origin, but is also used in other Indian religions, particularly Buddhism. They are also a key part of meditation practices. In various spiritual
traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of
aspirants and adepts; as a spiritual teaching tool; for establishing
a sacred space; and as an aid to meditation and trance induction.
Its symbolic nature can help one "to access progressively
deeper levels of the unconscious, ultimately assisting the meditator
to experience a mystical sense of oneness. The sacred circle can
be seen everywhere in nature - galaxies, our planet, flowers,
individual cells - it can be seen everywhere. The energy of these
powerful patterns are poured into all Mandalas. Every Mandala
symbolizes or represents an aspect of nature and/or spirit. This
energy can be used to help heal and transform through meditation.
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