Mandala
Mandala is a symbolic representation of the macrocosm and the processes taking place in space. Mandala is often used as a tool for meditation, rituals and initiations as it connects the rational and irrational worlds.
Mandala (maṇḍala, मण्डल) in Sanskrit means “organization of a place”. In tradition of Tibetan tantra it is known as kyilkhor (དཀྱིལ་འཁོར་).
Mandala images are created according to the proportions of specific geometric structures. These structured compositions aim at harmonizing the inner and outward space, helping to develop contemplation and to balance the mind.
A mandala is a form of energy manifested as a geometric figure. By working with the mandala we can develop mental effort and the ability to focus one’s attention on the form and on the energy that it contains.
The complexity of understanding the mandala lies in its structure, which combines what we can comprehend and what we are able to perceive. This is a multifunctional concept that includes a diagram of ratios, a scheme and different dimensions, as well as a certain order.
Shapes such as circle, square, triangle, elements of color, direction, different centers and words are the basic elements of mandala.
The particular metaphysical meaning of the mandala can be perceived through concentration, reflection and observation. Mandala is a tool for the development of focused attention. Working with the mandala improves states of mind and receptivity to the knowledge of the symbolic language, which consists of thirteen lokas, or spaces.
A mandala is a symbol of spatial architecture, where energy characteristics are revealed in a geometric form and represent a certain basic structure of an avatar. Mandala, or kyilkhor ( དཀྱིལ་འཁོར་, Tib.), manifests the volume of space and ability to comprehend it through the potential, which is located in the center of a mandala.
Images of mandalas are special tools that help us understand the multidimensionality of the universe. With the help of contemplation and comprehension of the structure of a particular mandala, we are able to resonate with the cosmos and to come into contact with a manifested materialization.
Mandala allows us to interact with subtle beings, to discover and reveal its true reality. The knowledge of the mandala is the highest immersion, it is the comprehension of the initial karmic program and, if you like, the knowledge of one’s destiny.
Mandala can be divided into 12 levels:
- The indivisible, one-dimensional mandala is an object for contemplation.
- Two-dimensional expresses meaning and suggests.
- Three-dimensional mandala connects spatial schemes and expresses volume.
- Directional mandala is a gate that opens the entrance to space.
- Alchemical, transformational mandala manifests fractality.
- Timeless mandala breaks the wheel of time.
- Tantric mandala aims at the inclusion of tonalities.
- Mantric mandala is the sound expression of space. Enriched with sounds inscribed in the diagram.
- Architectural manala represents a mortar.
- Magic mandala unlocks connection with power.
- Geometric mandala manifests measurement of light.
- Pure mandala.