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Definition of mandala

mandala

/ˈmæn.də.lə/
man · da · la
Plural:mandalas
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Adjective:mandalic
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• noun

1

A geometric configuration of symbols, typically circular, used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions to represent the universe and to aid in meditation.

Example

"The monks spent several days carefully crafting an intricate sand mandala on the temple floor."

2

In Jungian psychology, a circular symbol appearing in dreams or art that represents the unconscious self and the striving for psychic wholeness.

Example

"The therapist encouraged her patients to draw a personal mandala to express their inner emotional state."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit 'maṇḍala', literally meaning 'disk' or 'circle', used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions to represent the cosmos.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mandala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mandala
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