Mandala Meditation Posters 2012

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Poster Art Mandalas

An art form developed in India and Tibet, mandalas have come to be seen as symbols of inner peace and balance. These mandala posters are sometimes based on traditional Tibetan thankas, but are in other cases modern spiritual art.

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Terminology

Thankas are a Tibetan art form based on Chinese examples. They can be painted or embroidered.

The thankas on this page are all mandalas: concentric diagrams with a spiritual and ritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism. This art form developed in India as a spiritual expression of both Hinduism and Buddhism. The term is of Hindu origin and appears in the Rig Veda as the name of the sections of the work, but is also used in other Indian religions, particularly Buddhism.

Tara Mandalas

Tara is a tantric meditation deity. Practitioners of the Tibetan branch of Vajrayana Buddhism meditate on her to develop certain inner qualities and understand outer, inner and secret teachings about compassion and emptiness. Tara is a generic name for a set of Buddhas or bodhisattvas of similar aspect. These may more properly be understood as different aspects of the same quality, as bodhisattvas are often considered metaphoric for Buddhist virtues.

Green Tara is known as the Buddha of enlightened activity.

Thanka Print (Acid Free Paper) Mandala of Green Tara

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Tara Mandala

Thanka Print (Acid Free Paper) Tara Mandala

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Kalachakra Mandala

Kalachakra is a Tibetan Buddhist text and the associated practices (Kalachakra Tantra).

The Kalachakra mandala is meant to be meditated on by those who follow the Kalachakra path.

Kalachakra Mandala - Thanka Poster

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Mandala of Vaishravana

In Tibetan Buddhism, Vaisravana is considered a worldly dharmapala or protector of the Dharma. He is chief of the Four Heavenly Kings: the King of the North. As guardian of the north, he is often depicted on temple murals outside the main door. He is also thought of as a god of wealth.

As a spiritual helper he is seen as one who provides wealth so the disciple doesn't have to worry about that.

Mandala of Vaishravana

Mandala of Vaishravana
Giclee Print

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Bardo Mandala, Thangka

Showing the Period Between Death and Reincarnation

In Tibetan Buddhism the bardos are phases of the afterlife (or the period between death and rebirth). This painting depicts them.

Bardo Mandala, Thangka Showing the Period Between Death and Reincarnation

Bardo Mandala, Thangka Showing the Period Between Death and Reincarnation Giclee Print
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Thangka of a Vajrasattva Mandala

Vajrasattva is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. His name means Diamond Mind.

Nagarjuna was said to have met Vajrasattva in an iron tower in South India, and was taught tantra, thus transmitting the esoteric teachings to more historical figures. Vajrasattva practices are common to all of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Thangka of a Vajrasattva Mandala

Thangka of a Vajrasattva Mandala Giclee Print
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Tibetan Sand mandalas photographs

In the Tibetan branch of Vajrayana Buddhism, mandalas have been developed into sandpainting. Sandpaintings are meant to be destroyed after they are done, which symbolizes the transient nature of reality. However the posters on this page save a bit of the experience for posterity.

Sand Buddhist mandala close up

Sand Buddhist mandala close up Photographic Print
Wojtkowiak,...
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Yogatantra Mandala

Yogatantra Mandala - Thanka Poster

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Great Christmas Gift

For your Buddhist friends or family one of these posters makes a great gift for Christmas.

Mandala in Rinchepung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Traditional mandala with a modern feel to it. The lighting on this photograph is exquisite: makes the blue circles stand out even more.

Mandala in Rinchepung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Mandala in Rinchepung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan Giclee Print
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Green mandala

The heart chakra is the chakra of pure love.

Mandala Poster

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Based on the heart chakra and the marriage of heaven and earth. This design dates back to over 2,500 years. It has been attributed to Palto as well as early Hindu teachings. A wonderful inspiration for any room.

ShalinCraft Folk Art On Silk Cloth -Mandala Paintings

Mandala Paintings Buddhist Art On Silk Cloth(jh004)

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Mandala Poster Print by Mieko Hyner

Modern day mandala in vibrant colors. Slightly asymmetrical.

Mandala Stretched Canvas Poster Print by Mieko Hyner, 8x10

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Patricia Maiocco mandala in earth tones

Carpe Diem Mandala

Seize the Day

Carpe Diem means 'Seize the Day'.

Mandala- Carpe Diem

Mandala- Carpe Diem Poster
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Rajastan mandala painted on the ground

In India paintings on the ground - usually outside the door - are meant to protect the house from evil spirits.

Woman Painting a Mandala Design on the Ground, Near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Woman Painting a Mandala Design on the Ground, Near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Photographic Print
Morandi, Bruno
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