Mandalas

What is a Mandala?

The word "Mandala" originates in the ancient Sanskrit language and simply means "circle". A circle is where a series of points are all the same distance from a central point, although that point itself may not even be visible. The centre of the circle represents a metaphysical 'source' point from which form flows inward and outward. Nature creates it's own mandalas in many forms, such snowflakes, flowers and even the planets.

A mandala can help with inner healing by providing a focus of energies - the symmetry and flow of colour and symbol draws the eye towards the centre, then outward again, with a defined boundary and helps with contemplation of our inner energies. There is no beginning and no end to a circle, and yet a sort of universal wholeness contained within it. They can be a source of inspiration, of reflection and of gaining insight into the patterns of life.

An astrology chart is also a mandala and I am working on painting some more of them into works of art.

Below are some of the watercolour mandalas I have done over the years.

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