Mandala Collection (page 3)

Gakko Bosatsu, from Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World... mid-12th century
Gakko Bosatsu, from Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas (Kontai butsugajo), mid-12th century. Heian period (794-1185)

Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, early 14th century. Shrine complex at the foot of Mount Mikasa. Buddhist avatars of the five Kasuga deities appear at the top of the scroll. Kamakura period (1185-1333)

Mandala of Wakamiya of Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga wakamiya mandara), early 14th century. Ame-no-Koyane holds a sword with which to cut through the illusions of the unenlightened mind

Chakrasamvara Mandala, ca. 1100. Creator: Unknown
Chakrasamvara Mandala, ca. 1100

Hevajra Mandala, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Hevajra Mandala, 15th century

Deer Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Deer Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, late 14th century

Mandala of the Sun God Surya Surrounded by Eight Planetary Deities, dated, likely 1379

Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon, late 14th-early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon, late 14th-early 15th century

Kalachakra Mandala, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Samvara Mandala (Detail). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sakya order. Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Series (Thangka). Artist: Tibetan culture
Sakya order. Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Series (Thangka). Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Tibetan Buddhist mandala. A mandala is a symbolic diagram used in meditation and in sacred ceremonies. From the British Museum

View of the Main Stupa at Wat Phnom (Temple of the Mountains), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city

Wheel of Samsara, Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, France
Wheel of Samsara. Temple of the Thousand Buddhas

Mandala late 15th century Nepal Color cloth
Mandala, late 15th century. Nepal, late 15th century. Color on cloth; overall: 40.6 x 35.6 cm (16 x 14 in.)

Asia, Bhutan, Punakha. The Cosmic Mandala at Punakha Dzong

Monk drawing a Mandala in Dashan Kagyu Ling buddhist temple in Burugundy (France)

UK, London, Mandala
Georges Braque (1882-1963), Mandola, 72x58 cm

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Caged Buddhas at Borobudur, Indonesia
Borobudor, Indonesia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the worlds largest Buddhist temple. Situated in the midst of the jungle

Pink pompom
Pompom dahlia

Que Sera
Dahlia Que Sera

Syston Sophia
Dahlia Syston Sophia

Wootton phoebe
Dahlia wootton phoebe

English and Portuguese in East Africa, a Journey from Mandala to Ujiji through The
English and Portuguese in East Africa, a Journey from Mandala to Ujiji through the Territory of the African Lakes Company: Outside of Karonga Station

Detail of ceiling, view from below
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China and now houses the Palace Museum

The Buddhist stupa of Swayambu (Monkey Temple) (Swayambhunath), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Mandalay hill, Sutaungpyei Pagoda, mandalas within the temple, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Tibetan Buddhist Mandala, symbolic diagram used in meditation and in sacred ceremonies. British Museum

Sand mandala

Mandala of compasion

Installation of Buddhas relics in the Vincennes Buddhist temple Tibetan mandala ritual

Buddhist monk drawing a mandala

Vegetal mandala making

New Mandala drawn in Dashan Kagyu Ling buddhist temple in Burugundy (France)

Mandala

Drawing a mandala. Temple of the Thousand Buddhas. Dashang Kagyu Ling congregation

Mandala at Buddha Nilkantha temple

Bodh Nath great stupa detail

Vegetal mandala

Puja in a Hindu temple

Kalachakra, the wheel of time. Thangka

Warrior on elephant guards the north side of Boudhanath Stupa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Boudhanath Stupa at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Colored sand mandala created by Buddhist monk

Asia, Nepal, Boudhanath Stupa

Malawi, Blantyre - Water Carrier
Malawi, Blantyre (Mandala) (British Central Africa) - Young female Water Carrier Date: circa 1920

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A mandala is a sacred geometric design that holds deep spiritual significance in various cultures around the world. From the intricate Tibetan thangkas to colorful Aztec calendar designs, these captivating artworks can be found in different forms and places. In Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia, a mandala on a Tibetan thangka catches the eye with its mesmerizing patterns and vibrant colors. It serves as a visual representation of divine energy and symbolizes unity and harmony. Traveling across continents to North America, Mexico reveals an enchanting souvenir blanket adorned with a colorful Aztec calendar design. This mandala-like pattern reflects the rich cultural heritage of ancient civilizations while adding warmth and beauty to any space. The Wheel of Samsara is another profound concept depicted through mandalas. Originating from Buddhist philosophy, it represents the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. In Sikkim's Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok, an illuminated mandala seems to radiate from within, reminding us of this eternal cosmic journey. Mandalas continue to captivate hearts even beyond their traditional homelands. Paris, France showcases Buddhist sand mandalas meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. These ephemeral masterpieces serve as meditative tools for practitioners while also showcasing artistic excellence. Inside Tibet's Potala Palace in Lhasa stands another magnificent example – a mandala adorning its walls. Its intricate details reflect both religious devotion and architectural grandeur that have stood the test of time. Compassion takes center stage in Paris once again with two stunning examples - The Mandala of Compassion found in Ile de France region depicts love and empathy through its exquisite design language. Lastly but not leastly, Vajrasattva Mandala portrays Vajrasattva - tantric Buddha embracing prajna wisdom without any beginning or end on cloth using gouache technique.