Mandala, a
Sanskrit word that means a
circle and represents the wholeness.
Mandalas are recognized generally by concentric circles and probably many other geometric figures.
Mandalas are the most admired and discussed symbol in
Buddhism. These are the geometric designs intended to symbolize the
universe, and the link is made to their use in
Buddhist and
Hindu practices.
The word mandala has two parts. The root word is Manda and -la is a suffix .