Mandalas are an ancient art form appearing in many different countries and cultures around the world. There is no hard and fast definition of exactly what a Mandala is. In fact they emerge organically from the need for humans to express themselves in
colour, shape and line. Balance is central to the idea of a Mandala and symmetry is one of the key connectors, identifying what is and what is not a Mandala. They have strong associations with Buddhism and Hinduism and have been used by monks throughout history in forms of ritual and meditation..

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