what is mandala art ?
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A mandala is a symbolic picture of the universe. It can be a painting on a wall or scroll, created in coloured sands on a table, or a visualisation in the mind of a very skilled adept. ... The mandala's purpose is to help transform ordinary minds into enlightened ones and to assist with healing.
Mandalas are circular designs with repeating shapes and they often hold spiritual significance. The word "mandala" comes from the Sanskrit word for circle. Many people find drawing mandalas to be a very centering and expressive activity.
Mandalas were created in the service of one of the world's great religions, Buddhism. They were produced in Tibet, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Bhutan, and Indonesia and date from the 4th century to present. Now they are created throughout the world, including New York City.