POM Mandala Art

Shapes

The shapes in a mandala have meaning. For example, circles represent unity and the eternal cycle of life, while triangles symbolize balance and divine energy. A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols. In Buddhism, mandalas are often used to aid meditation. One of the most common mandalas is the lotus mandala. This mandala is believed to promote greater spiritual growth and enlightenment. Mandala experts prefer to create a lotus mandala with a thousand petals because that is considered to be the most powerful, but it is very difficult to achieve in practice.

Common Symbols

Circle: Represents wholeness, unity, and integrity. A circle can also define a space for the soul.
Square: Represents existence in the material world, solidity, and stability. A square can also help define personal space.
Dot: Represents the Un-manifested, the starting point, and devotion to the divine.
Horizontal line: Represents the separation of the earth and sky, and maternal energy.
Vertical line: Represents the connection between worlds, energy, and the division of right and left.
Triangle: When facing upward, represents action and energy, and when facing downward, represents creativity and the pursuit of knowledge.
Octagon: Represents harmony in human existence, regeneration, rebirth, and renewal.
Wheel with eight spokes: Represents the Eightfold Path of Buddhism, which is a summary of practices that lead to liberation and rebirth.
Bell: Represents an open and empty mind that can receive wisdom and clarity.
Sun: Represents the universe, life, and energy.

Auspicious Symbols

The Concentric Circles: Represent the different levels of the universe and the different levels through which people pass on their journey towards enlightenment.
The Precious Parasol: Represents the ability to protect people from illness, obstacles, harmful forces, and other suffering. The shade of the parasol symbolizes protection from the heat of suffering and other spiritually harmful forces.
The White Conch Shell: The sound of a conch shell awakens disciples from ignorance and urges them to help themselves or others. It represents the deep and resonant sound of the Buddha's voice.
The Two Golden Fish: The fish represent several things and are drawn of carp, which are sacred in the east.
Salvation: Symbol of liberation from the cycle of rebirth and suffering
Good Fortune: Symbol of luck and good fortune
Fertility: Symbol of fertility and abundance
Freedom: The fish represent freedom from the constraints of caste and status
Fearlessness: The fish represent the auspiciousness of all living beings who are fearless and not in danger of drowning in suffering
Spontaneity: The fish represent happiness and impulsiveness
The Ganges and Yamuna rivers: The fish originally represented these two sacred rivers of India
The Knot of Eternity: A symbol that represents the Buddha's wisdom and compassion , and the interconnectedness of all beings
The Vase of Great Treasures: Represents the Buddha's infinite ability to teach the dharma, and symbolizes health, longevity, wealth, prosperity, wisdom, and space
The Victory Banner: Signifies the victory of the enlightened teachings, knowledge over ignorance, overcoming all hindrances and the attainment of happiness
The Lotus Flower: purity, enlightenment, and the ability to rise above material desire
The Eight Spoked Wheel: This symbol represents the eightfold path to wisdom and the cessation of suffering. The central swirl represents the Buddha, the moral code of the universe (Dharma), and the spiritual community (Sangha).

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