Word
mandala
Phoneticsman·dala
/ˈmɑdəɫə/
Definition
n. a circle or pattern that represents the universe in some religions. People often draw them to help them relax or focus their minds.
n. a symbolic representation of the universe, typically in the form of a geometric pattern or a circular diagram. Often used in meditation or as a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Examples
“She spent the afternoon coloring a beautiful mandala.”
“The artist spent weeks creating a complex mandala using traditional pigments and intricate geometric shapes.”
“In many Eastern traditions, the mandala serves as a visual aid for meditation, helping practitioners achieve a state of inner balance and spiritual clarity through its symmetrical design.”
Examples
simple
“She spent the afternoon coloring a beautiful mandala.”
contextual
“The artist spent weeks creating a complex mandala using traditional pigments and intricate geometric shapes.”
complex
“In many Eastern traditions, the mandala serves as a visual aid for meditation, helping practitioners achieve a state of inner balance and spiritual clarity through its symmetrical design.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit मण्डल (máṇḍala). Doublet of mandal.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.