All rights reserved. Mandala is Sanskrit for whole world or healing circle. It is a representation of the universe and everything in it.
Circles suggest wholeness, unity, the womb, completion and eternity.
In Tibet, the process of creating a mandala is as important as the finished product. It takes years of preparation and training to gain the skill and knowledge required to paint. Even when one is able to begin, meditation for three days must occur before brush can be put to canvas. The first type is recognized by its sinister images of fire, dragons and warriors. The overall impression is one of dynamic energy.