Mandalam

Mandalam, Acrylics on Canvas, 16"x 12"

This one's inspired by Buddhist Mandalam and the Boudhanath Stupa structure of Nepal..

The original Mandalam is a more complex form.

Some of the features of the mandalam:

• The outer circle represents the great protective circle that radiates the Mandala's infinite colorful light.
• 64 lotus petals represent the purified state of mind.
• Centre- Buddha of Compassion (usually represented by lotus flower)

The Astamangala symbols which are the teaching tools:

1. Palbhan (Endless Knot) - signifies Knowledge and Compassion
2. Pema (Lotus) - signifies purity of mind
3. Gyaltsen or Dhvaja (Victorious banner) - Banner of victory of Dharma over Evil
4. Choekyi Khorlo or Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma) - Eternally turning and churning blessings
5. Bhumpa (Vase) - Akshaypatra - a never ending source of good health, wealth, long life and prosperity
6. Sernya (Golden Fish) - signifies the plain and transcendental truth
7. Dug (Parasol) - Shields one from miseries and evil forces of the world
8. Dhunkar (White Conch) - Awakens one from ignorance to the path of truth and noble deeds