I've seen quite a few images of mandalas. There are plenty of circular shaped mandalas but I think I prefer the square. The one above is pretty damn nice - I love the colour scheme. The one above does not use vibrant hues, but rather dull, earthy tones. I'll use earthy tones in my mandala - browns, oranges, dark/olive greens, dark blues, purple (mauve and dark).THE MANDALA
- an aerial view of a multi-level square palace
- geometric design that symbolises the universe
- means 'circle' or 'completion'
- "a representation of the unconscious self" - Carl Jung
- inner circle contains the principle deity
- figures and symbols are placed throughout the design
- symbols such as diamonds, bells (female), vajra (male), dharma wheel (the 'Eightfold Path') and the lotus, are commonly used in Mandalas (but we can create our own)
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