Mandalas are powerful motives that have existed for thousands of years.
The word, Mandala, comes from the ancient Sanskrit language meaning circle.
The art of mandalas can be seen in drawn or painted circle designs.
Mandala art has been used throughout the world as a form of self-expression and self-evaluation.
It provides an avenue for personal and spiritual transformation.
Mandalas help us connect with our inner being. They allow the spirit to become more centred and rooted on this earthly plane, not in an effort to confine our spirits, but more to help revitalise and bring harmony.
The Medicine Wheel is a form of mandala that connects the energy and power of the Earth to the wisdom of nature.
The Tibetan Buddhists have used mandalas as an expressive art form for thousands of years. Their intricate designs are mesmerising and beautiful.
Tibetan Buddhist Monks sand mandala
The Navajo sand painter also create mandalas out of sand and, once completed, are allowed to be taken back or blown away by the wind.
This process symbolizes the ephemeral nature of our physical lives.
Nearly every religion and tribal practise relates in some way to the inner ‘center’ or being.
The Greeks referred to it as the inner daemon, while the Romans worshiped it as an inner genius.
Christianity focus on the soul and the Christ dwelling within.
The ancients refer to it as a place where we celebrate our higher selves.
Using the symbol of the mandala in my handmade jewelry design allows the wearer to experience a sense of wholeness. Their lives become more complete and ordered.
Wearing a mandala piece of jewelry creates a centre from which one can become revitalised and rejuvenated.
It is understandable that the more and more people are turning to mandalas in their busy and chaotic lives.
Celebrate this ancient symbol and keep it close to you with amazing handcrafted designs and they will help you find a sense of peace and understanding.
