Mandalas
Mandala is a graphic and often symbolic pattern usually in the form of a circle divided into four separate sections or bearing multiple projections of an image. The mandala has reappeared in cultures and traditions throughout history, and the design and pattern it takes are often informed by the intended meaning of the piece. There are a number of traditional symbols used in mandala art that hail from Buddhist and Hindu imagery but many modern forms of mandala have begun incorporating modern takes on traditional symbols.
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7 Chakra Mandala category contains all the mandala related to 7 chakras. These mandalas are used for yoga and meditation. The seven chakras are Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, and the Crown Chakra
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This category contains all the mandala that have 8 auspicious symbols. These mandalas painting features the most famous Eight Auspicious Symbols of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism known as Ashtamangala. In Hinduism, the 8 auspicious symbols id called as ashtamangala.
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There are various forms of mandalas with distinct concepts and different purposes. The individual representations range from the Buddha Mandalas, which transmit the ancient knowledge of the development of the universe and the world-systems which represents a high point among Mandalas dedicated to meditation; to the Mandalas of the Medicine Buddha which demonstrates how the Buddha-power radiates in all directions, portraying the healing power of the Buddha.
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This category contains all the mandalas containing Buddha's Eyes. Buddha's Eyes are the symbol of wisdom. The pair of eyes cast down as if in a meditation state and enriched with a spiritual aura. This style has been a model for various generations of artists while depicting them in various mandalas and stupas. In Buddhism, there are two kinds of eyes, first the inner eyes or eyes of wisdom, which sees the world of Dhamma, which is also known as the Third eye of the Buddha, while the other is called the outer eyes which are also called as material eyes which sees the outer world.
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Chenrezig also known as Avalokitesvara is the great Bodhisattva of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Chenrezig is a manifestation of all the Buddha’s compassion. His name means One Who Looks with an Unwavering Eye Chenrezig can appear in many different forms and the most popular is the one with four arms as depicted at the center of this mandala. Chenrezig appears in the center of the mandala as a lotus flower on a moon disc. The four hands are symbols of immeasurable love, compassion, joy and equanimity.
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Cosmic mandalas are the intricate dance of the sun, moon, and other planets around Mount Meru (the axis of the geocentric universe). The Cosmic Mandala is encompassed by a flaming circle. At the Centre is an Om mantra sometimes symbolizing a first movement, surrounded by rotating wind and sound of om mantra. which condenses into so-called basic elements, representing the states of aggregation: Wind or Air stands for the gaseous state; Fire is usually depicted as a red triangle and stands for transformation; Water for liquid, represented by a half-circle or circle; Earth for solid matter, symbolized a yellow square or cube. The emerging forms of the elements are painted in the blue ring surrounding the Centre, in the lower sphere intimating the world-continents to be. The blue Ether represents the all-pervading condition, the source of all elements filling the space of the Mandala.
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All Green Tara Mandalas are handpainted in Nepal. This category contains many different representations of Green Tara with geometrical structures. Green Tara Mandala is perfect for meditation. The mantra of Green Tara is: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha Usually, she is shown in a posture of ease and readiness for action. While her left leg is folded in the contemplative position, her right leg is outstretched, ready to spring into action. Green Tara’s left hand is in the refuge-granting mudra (gesture); her right-hand makes the boon-granting [giving] gesture. In her hands, she also holds closed blue lotuses (utpalas), which symbolize purity and power.”
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Kalachakra is a Sanskrit word that can be translated literally as “wheel of time.” Kala, or “time,” is not linear time but the flow of all events, past, present, and future. This is similar to our concept of space, which does not imply a particular direction or limitation. The Kalachakra deity represents omniscience, for he is one with all time and therefore knows all. Chakra, meaning “wheel,” refers not only to the cycle of time but also to the way in which the enlightened experience of great bliss radiates like the sun from the self to all sentient beings. The wheel, with no beginning and no end, is also the universal symbol of Buddhism, representing the teachings of the Buddha.It refers to one of the most complex philosophies and meditation practices within Tantric Buddhism.
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Lotus mandalas are geometrical representation of lotus petals which are very useful in focusing and meditation. In Buddhism, the lotus is a symbol of rising out of the material world and into spiritual union with the entire universe, also known as enlightenment. Traditionally, the lotus mandala is dedicated to Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava, the lotus-born master.
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manjushri is the Bodhisattva of Wisdom confers mastery of the Dharma - retentive memory, mental perfection, and eloquence. He takes many forms One of the sixteen-year-old youth symbolizing that Buddhist wisdom is the clear knowledge of reality, critical and penetrating, not only a venerable resignation or heightened common sense accumulated from long experience.
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Mantras mandalas are words or phrases that are chanted out loud or internally as objects of meditation. Often these mantras are associated with particular Buddhist figures. whose qualities can be cultivated by the repetition of the relevant mantra. Mantras and Mandalas are two side of one coin. Mantras are sacred texts and mandalas are sacred pictures. Without mantras mandala looks incomplete. Mantra helps mandalas to be more meaningful and mandala helps us to be focused. Standard descriptions of mandalas and mantras show a relationship between their use and pagan gods or supernatural cosmic forces. Mantra Mandala is meditative art so they are useful in meditation.
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Medicine Buddha is also known as healing Buddha. In Medicine Buddha Mandala, Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, indirectly teaches the science of healing to his followers. Medicine Buddha sits on a throne engraved with gems at the center of the palace, at the center of Sudarsana, the city of medicine. These kind of mandala are perfect for meditation.
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This Category contains all the mandalas associated with shiva. Om Namaha Sivahaya is the mantra of Shiva. Lord Shiva the Enigmatic. In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is the Destroyer and the most important one in the Holy Trinity, the other two being Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Protector.
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All White Tara Mandalas are handpainted in Nepal. White Tara is the goddesses of sound health and healthy longevity. The mantra of white tara is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru Ye Savha White Tara Mandalas are perfect for meditation. White Tara Mandala category contains a different representation of White Tara in different geometrical shape and size with its meaning and symbolism. White Tara, also known as Sitatara is the emanation of Tara who is connected with health, strength, and longevity. White Tara was born from the tear of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, White Tara grants long life and renewal of one’s health and life force.
