Mandalas are found not only in the Vajrayana, but also in other Buddhist and Hindu cultures, as well as in Indian cultural circles. The symbolism of a mandala is supposed to aim directly at the unconscious, so that certain areas of the psyche are addressed and stimulated by certain colors and shapes. A mandala can contain abstract forms and ornaments as well as representations of animals and others, as well as all kinds of symbols from religion, esotericism or psychology. Also natural motives can serve as Mandala. Colloquially, mandala in Western culture means different geometric, plant or figurative motifs aligned with a center, such as the mandala roof. Occasionally, patterns made from objects found in nature, such as colored stones and plant (parts), are also called mandala. Among these, seasonal mandalas are particularly popular, for example, autumn mandalas, which are usually made of colorful leaves or fruits. Mandalas are found not only in the Vajrayana, but also in other Buddhist and Hindu cultures, as well as in Indian cultures. The symbolism of a mandala is aimed directly at the unconscious, so that specific colors and shapes are intended to address and stimulate specific areas of the psyche. A mandala can contain both abstract forms and ornaments as well as representations of animals and other things, as well as all kinds of symbols from religion, esotericism or psychology. Natural motifs can also serve as a mandala. Colloquially, mandala in Western culture means different geometric, plant or figurative motifs aligned to a center, such as the mandala roof. Occasionally, patterns from objects found in nature, such as colored stones and (parts of) plants, are called mandalas. Among these, seasonal mandalas are particularly popular, e.g. B. Autumn mandalas, which are usually made of colorful leaves or fruits. The images are AI generated and have been further processed in several steps. Note: the images are AI generated and then elaborately processed in several work steps.

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Mandala: Peonies-Flower Elements 02 by Josef Johann Michel. Available as an art print on canvas, photo paper, watercolor board, uncoated paper or Japanese paper.
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