Associations to the word «Mandala»

Wiktionary

MANDALA, noun. (Hinduism) (Buddhism) A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.
MANDALA, noun. (Hinduism) (Buddhism) Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.
MANDALA, noun. A division or book of the Rigveda (of which there are 10).
MAṆḌALA, noun. Alternative spelling of mandala

Dictionary definition

MANDALA, noun. Any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche