Thursday, 28 May 2015

Discussion - Mandalas


Write one fact that you know about Mandalas.

24 comments:

  1. Mandalas are different for different cultures. 'Manda means essence and we add la which means container.

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  2. The word Mandala is an almost generic way to describe circular designs

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  3. The word mandala is from the ancient Hindu language of Sanskrit, meaning container of sacred essence. Mandalas originated in India but the Buddha used them in his teachings of enlightenment.

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  4. I also learnt that the yin yang symbol is a mandala meaning opposite

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  5. Buddha made a mandala and it explains how the China belief system works

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  6. Mandalas art has been used throughout the world for self expression, spiritual transformation and personal growth.

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  7. Mandalas represent the universe in Hindu and Buddhism.

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  8. That the Word "mandalas" is from the language of Sanskrit. I also learnt that it is loosely translated as a detailed circle with ancient meaning.

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  9. The word "Mandala" suggests not just a circle but a container of essence.

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  10. Mandala comes from the word Sanskrit meaning circle and all mandalas have a centre point. Every mandala has a concentric circle and mandalas have shapes and symbols with lots of patterns going around the shape.

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  11. The word "mandala" comes from a Sanskrit word that generally means circle

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  12. I learnt that a mandala is a round shape that represents the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

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  13. a circular figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

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  14. The word mandala means not only a circle but a container of essence

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  15. Mandalas come from Hindu and Buddhism and Mandala comes from the word Sanskrit which if we read it in English it means circle.

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  16. The mandala is a circular object that could mean the world as one or together.Also it could mean a container of special essence

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  17. The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language.
    Mandalas are works of sacred art.

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  18. Mandalas are a very unique circular artwork representing the universe.

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  19. The word manda from mandala means essence and la means container. So it's a special essence in a container.

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  20. mandalas come in all different colour shapes and techniques

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  21. Mandalas are also used on tomb stones to show a sign of respect.

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  22. Mandalas are also used on tomb stones to show a sign of respect.

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  23. In the Buddhism religion mandalas are a sacred symbol which mean the universe.

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  24. An often religious and colourful object, it can be of a variety of shapes and comes from many cultures

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