Definition
曼荼罗 (mandala) is a loanword from Sanskrit, used in Buddhism and Hinduism to refer to a geometric design that symbolizes the universe. In Tibetan Buddhism, mandalas are often created as sand paintings for meditation and ritual purposes. The term can also refer to any such symbolic diagram in art or spirituality.
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mandala (Buddhist/Hindu symbolic diagram)
Examples
- ，曼荼罗。Zài fójiào zhōng, màn tú luō shì yì zhǒng xiàngzhēng yǔzhòu de túxíng.In Buddhism, a mandala is a symbol representing the universe.
- 曼荼罗，。Sēngrén men yòng cǎisè shāzi zhìzuò màn tú luō, wánchéng hòu biàn jiāng qí sǎo qù.Monks create mandalas with colored sand, then sweep them away after completion.
- 曼荼罗，。Zhè fú màn tú luō huàzuò sècǎi fēngfù, xìjié jīngzhì.This mandala painting has rich colors and intricate details.
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