1) Buddhist practice 2) Design 3) Figure 4) Hindu group of deities 5) Hindu meditation aid 6) Hindu philosophical concept 7) Hindu symbol 8) Literally, disk 9) Pattern
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Mandala (मण्डल Maṇḍala, `circle`) is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the general shape of a T. Mandalas often exhibit radial balance. The term is of Sanskrit origin......
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[Southeast Asian political model] Maṇḍala (मण्डल) is a Sanskrit word that means `circle`. The mandala is a model for describing the patterns of diffuse political power distributed among Mueang or Kedatuan (principalities) in early Southeast Asian history, when local power was more important. The concept of a mandala counteract...
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Circle or sphere. 1. Symbolic representation of a meditation visualisation, usually in the form of a palace with one or more DEITIES present. 2. Symbolic representation of the universe (see MANDALA OFFERING).
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(from the article `Southeast Asia, history of`) ...the realm of politics, Indian influence accompanied the rise of new political entities, which, since they do not readily fall under the Western ...
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in Hindu and Buddhist Tantrism, a symbolic diagram used in the performance of sacred rites and as an instrument of meditation. The mandala is ... [12 related articles]
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Symmetrical sacred design in Hindu and Buddhist art, representing the universe, and the relationship of humans with the cosmos. It is used in some forms of meditation. It may be painted or made of...
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A circular geometric design that represents the cosmos and the spirit's journey. It is a tool in the pilgrimage to enlightenment. One of the most famous mandalas appears on the floor of the Chartres Cathedral in France.
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A circular geometric design that represents the cosmos and the spirit's journey
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A circle, area or community / group.
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[Buddhism] In Tibetan Buddhism, a symbolic and sacred representation of the universe. It most commonly features the five jinas or Dhyani Buddhas.
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More commonly found in the Tantric schools of Hinduism, it is a geometrical representation of the presence of a deity or God.
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The Sanskrit word mandala means circle and, by extension, the whole world. It is used in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions to refer to the symbolic circles that represent the entire world, with all its divine energies, in a microcosm. Especially in the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, visualizing the world created in the mandala (called kyinkor) with a...
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noun any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation
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Symmetrical sacred design in Hindu and Buddhist art, representing the universe, and the relationship of humans with the cosmos. It is used in some forms of meditation. It may be painted or made of coloured sand. Mandalas are often in the form of a richly diversified and elaborate painting in brillian...
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Indian geopolitical term referring to a variable circle of power centered on a ruler, his palace, and the religious center from which he drew his legitimization.
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More commonly found in the Tantric schools of Hinduism, it is a geometrical representation of the presence of a deity or God.
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