mandala

noun man·da·la \ ˈmən-də-lə \

|Updated on: 19 Jul 2018

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

Record Mandala: Paint records in the style of mandalas.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 2 July 2018
For the past five years, Locke has been carving and painting mandalas full-time.

— susie schmank, Indianapolis Star, "Artist renowned along Monon Trail creates Pacers-themed mandala during NBA playoff game," 28 Apr. 2018
Activities include performers, art, dance, hands-on activities, games, and workshops for all ages, including the making of an amazing sand mandala offering.

— christopher arnott, courant.com, "Things To Do This Week," 25 June 2018
Gary DeVirgilio, from the arts-in-education organization Community-Word Project, shows the eight teenagers gathered at the central table online and offline pictures of mandalas.

— alexandra lange, Curbed, "Young adult architecture," 24 May 2018
Tibetan Buddhist monks will visit the Coral Springs Museum of Art to share their teachings and construct a sand mandala.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "What to do with the kids this weekend: cartoons, Wizard of Oz," 6 June 2018
In the courtyard, Guidi instructed children on how to make mandalas.

— ellen olivier, latimes.com, "Jimmy Kimmel, Kristen Bell and Bill Hader help raise more than $200,000 for Hammer Museum K.A.M.P.," 21 May 2018
The spiritually curious can indulge in Mandalas and Margaritas, a popular program in which guests paint a mandala stone under the guidance of a spiritual wellness coach while enjoying an oceanside margarita.

— erin behan, Los Angeles Magazine, "Make the Most of a SoCal Summer at Terranea," 7 May 2018
The Black-ish actor arrived at the 2018 Golden Globes in what appeared to be a black silk kurta pyjamas, a traditional garment that originated on the Indian subcontinent consisting of a long top over loose trousers, his embroidered with mandalas.

— sam reed, The Hollywood Reporter, "Laurence Fishburne Recycled His Golden Globes Look for the NAACP Awards," 16 Jan. 2018

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