mandala coloring pages

Circles are all around us. Think of the circles you see every day -- the sun, a wheel, a doughnut.A circle is one of the basic shapes in Buddhist art. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle. A mandala is a sacred design used in meditation by Buddhists. Mandala coloring pages can be made on a paper or cloth.

Meditation is a deep state of concentration in which a person clears his or her mind of all distracting thoughts. Mandalas, which help people focus their thoughts, can be both two- and three-dimensional.

Mandalas, mentioned in the art and prayer story on this page, came to America though through Eastern religions, especially Hindu, Buddhist and Jainist rituals. Mandala is a Sanskrit word for "circle." It is an elaborate design full of geometry and symbolism. It is usually two-dimensional and can have many shapes. Concentric squares and circles are the most common. Square mandalas often decorate Hindu temples.

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