Sunday, November 21, 2010
What is a Mandala?
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(m
n
d
-l)n.Any of various ritualistic geometric designs symbolic of the universe, used in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation.
Definition:
mandala [ˈmændələ mænˈdɑːlə]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) (Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) Hindu and Buddhist art any of various designs symbolizing the universe, usually circular
2. (Psychology) Psychol such a symbol expressing a person's striving for unity of the self
[Sanskrit: circle]
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