mandala

noun man·da·la \ ˈmən-də-lə \

Definition of mandala

1 :a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe; specifically :a circle enclosing a square with a deity on each side that is used chiefly as an aid to meditation

2 :a graphic and often symbolic pattern usually in the form of a circle divided into four separate sections or bearing a multiple projection of an image

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mandalic

play \ˌmən-ˈda-lik\ adjective

Recent Examples of mandala from the Web

All are invited to watch this authentic visual art project take shape day by day and attend the special events and lectures that are part of the mandala project.

— gerri marmer, Washington Post, "Religion events from around the Washington area," 18 Aug. 2017
Mandalas are sacred circles consisting of geometric shapes with no beginning or end.

— michelle jenkins, idahostatesman, "Made your eclipse plans yet? Here are suggestions, plus more August fun.," 28 July 2017
Those who attend will be able to paint ladybugs and mandalas.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 25 July 2017
Those who attend will be able to paint ladybugs and mandalas.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 25 July 2017
Those who attend will be able to paint ladybugs and mandalas.

— Courant Community, "Community News for the West Hartford Edition," 17 July 2017
A mandala is an abstract design, usually circular in form.

— christina pérez, Vogue, "Lily Kwong Used 13,000 Flowers to Transform New York’s High Line Into a Hanging Garden of Delights," 22 June 2017
For my recent birthday, my best childhood girlfriends created a mandala for me out of wildflowers after a hike to the beach.

— christina pérez, Vogue, "Lily Kwong Used 13,000 Flowers to Transform New York’s High Line Into a Hanging Garden of Delights," 22 June 2017
The studio and gallery will showcase Rodriguez's brightly colored artwork, ranging from layered abstracts to reflections of contemplation to studies of butterflies and bugs, mandalas and more.

— sarah bonnette, NOLA.com, "World-traveling artist opens studio and gallery in Covington," 26 May 2017

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