Maṇḍalā (मंडला) is a Sanskrit word meaning "circle."
The basic form of most Hindu and Buddhist mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the shape of a Mandalas often exhibit radial balance.
In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of aspirants and adepts, as a spiritual teaching tool, for establishing a sacred space, and as an aid to meditation and trance induction.
In common use, the term 'mandala' has become a generic term for any plan, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically, a microcosm of the universe from the human perspective. Drawing Mandalas can be a great self-healing practice.
Mandalas have spiritual and ritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism.In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of aspirants and adepts, as a spiritual teaching tool, for establishing a sacred space, and as an aid to meditation and trance induction.
Maria Angelica Sassone uses her deep sense of intuition while drawing Mandalas.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
DR. MARIA ANGELICA SASSONE is a medical practitioner from Argentina. Her mission is to spread physical and spiritual wellness across the world. Mandala Drawing is her first love.
