Patterns of Peace

Exploring the art and symbolism of mandalas

Mandalas mean "circle" in Sanskrit, are sacred geometric designs, representing the wholeness, universe and spiritual journeys.

In Hinduism, mandalas are widely used to represent the bodily chakras and also as symbols of protection and guidance called yantras

The Tibetan monks believed that once a mandala was completed, one could spiritually enter the drawing. While a mandala is meant to be drawn.

While a mandala is meant to be drawn from the center outward, this journey takes place from the outside, with the center of the design as the destination.