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The mandala describes balance. This is so whatever the pictorial form.
Stephen Gardiner

Meaning of "mandala" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MANDALA

Sanskrit: circle.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MANDALA

mandala  [ˈmændələ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MANDALA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mandala is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MANDALA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mandala

Mandala

Mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Each gate is in the general shape of a T. Mandalas often exhibit radial balance. The term is of Hindu origin. It appears in the Rig Veda as the name of the sections of the work, but is also used in other Indian religions, particularly Buddhism. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of aspirants and adepts, as a spiritual teaching tool, for establishing a sacred space, and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. In common use, mandala has become a generic term for any plan, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.

Definition of mandala in the English dictionary

The definition of mandala in the dictionary is any of various designs symbolizing the universe, usually circular. Other definition of mandala is such a symbol expressing a person's striving for unity of the self.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MANDALA


amygdala
əˈmɪɡdələ
bundler
ˈbʌndələ
coddler
ˈkɒdələ
cuddler
ˈkʌdələ
fondler
ˈfɒndələ
girandola
dʒɪˈrændələ
gondola
ˈɡɒndələ
huddler
ˈhʌdələ
ladler
ˈleɪdələ
mandola
ˈmændələ
middler
ˈmɪdələ
modeller
ˈmɒdələ
pedaler
ˈpɛdələ
puddler
ˈpʌdələ
remodeler
riːˈmɒdələ
riddler
ˈrɪdələ
sidler
ˈsaɪdələ
unriddler
ʌnˈrɪdələ
waddler
ˈwɒdələ
yodeler
ˈjəʊdələ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MANDALA

mandalic
mandamus
mandarin
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin collar
mandarin duck
mandarin orange
mandarinate
mandarinic
mandarinism
mandatary
mandate
mandated territory
mandator
mandatories
mandatorily
mandatory

WORDS THAT END LIKE MANDALA

ala
Ambala
Bala
Douala
gala
Guatemala
impala
Kampala
Kerala
koala
Lala
mala
Marsala
masala
nala
Patiala
Scala
tala
Tlaxcala
Uppsala

Synonyms and antonyms of mandala in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mandala» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MANDALA

Find out the translation of mandala to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mandala from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mandala» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

曼陀罗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mandala
570 millions of speakers

English

mandala
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मंडला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ماندالا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мандала
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mandala
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মন্ডলের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mandala
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mandala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mandala
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

曼陀羅
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

만다라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mandala
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mạn đà la
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மண்டலா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मंडल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mandala
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mandala
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mandala
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мандала
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mandala
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

mandala
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mandala
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mandala
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mandala
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mandala

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MANDALA»

The term «mandala» is very widely used and occupies the 17.529 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MANDALA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mandala

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QUOTES WITH «MANDALA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mandala.
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Stephen Gardiner
The mandala describes balance. This is so whatever the pictorial form.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MANDALA»

Discover the use of mandala in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mandala and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Mandala Book: Patterns of the Universe
The Mandala Book is a visual symphony, filled with 500 stunning mandalic images from nature and civilization.
Bailey Cunningham, 2010
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Mystical Mandala Coloring Book
An ancient form of meditative art, mandalas are complex circular designs that draw the eye toward their centers. This collection offers 30 images to captivate colorists of all ages.
Alberta Hutchinson, 2007
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Mandala
This lavishly illustrated classic, selling over 70,000 copies in English and translated into four European languages, is the first to deal comprehensively with the mandala, the principle of the center, as a universal image, a vision, a way ...
José Argüelles, Miriam Argüelles, 1972
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Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing
The new edition also includes a CD with meditations set to music and guided exercises.
Judith Cornell, 2006
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Mandala--the Art of Creating Future
Mysticism.
June-Elleni Laine, 2009
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The Theory and Practice of the Mandala
Examines theory and practice of the mandala and how it's used to express the infinite possibilities of the human subconscious.
Giuseppe Tucci, 2012
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Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book
The third in a series of popular coloring books, this volume features 22 new mandala designs by therapist Monique Mandali.
Monique Mandali, 2000
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The Mandala Coloring Book: Inspire Creativity, Reduce ...
Now, with The Mandala Coloring Book, you can use these sacred circles to help you find tranquility and balance in your life.
Jim Gogarty, 2013
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The Art of Mandala Meditation: Mandala Designs to Heal Your ...
This book also includes customizable blank mandalas to further your meditation and guide you even deeper into tranquility. This beautiful volume is a must-have for anyone looking to live a more balanced life.
Michal Beaucaire, 2012
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Mandala
Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available.
Katie Pasquini, Katie Pasquini Masopust, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MANDALA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mandala is used in the context of the following news items.
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Conservative Politician Demands Removal of Sexual Mandala
At first glance, French Canadian artist Rosalie Maheux's artwork displayed in the lobby of a government office building in Toronto resembles a ... «Hyperallergic, Jul 15»
2
Steamboat briefs: Steamboat Springs Airport projects begin in August
#Bud Werner Memorial Library will host the Drepung Loseling monks for Mandala on the Yampa on Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. «Steamboat Pilot & Today, Jul 15»
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What's Happening This Week - Cecil Daily: Cecilwhig
MANDALA WORKSHOP, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Rd., Abingdon. This mandala making workshop for adults will have ... «Cecil Whig, Jul 15»
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The 'Journey' of Lundin | The City Paper Bogotá
Part fiction, part fantasy novel, John's latest release follows in the footsteps of his first book, The New Mandala – Eastern Wisdom for Western ... «The City Paper Bogota, Jul 15»
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS | Aspen Daily News Online
The monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery are visiting Carbondale for nine days and will build a sand mandala at the Third Street Center, as part ... «Aspen Daily News, Jul 15»
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Yoga retreat in Greece: Silence is golden on Silver Island - Europe …
One evening, she took us on a silent walk to a cliff edge to see the sunset; another morning, she asked us to create a mandala (a cloth drawn ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Buddhist structure emerging in Ozarks
The group from India was in Eureka Springs last week to build a sand mandala, which is a traditional work of art made of millions of grains of ... «Northwest Arkansas News, Jul 15»
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Reevely: Sexually explicit mandala at Queen's Park offends Hindus …
“Such absurd depiction of mandala with no scriptural backing was hurtful to the devotees. Rajan Zed urged Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
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Vote for Your Favorite Mandala for #MaplewoodMandalaProject
The monks will build a magnificent work of art out of colored sand, placing it one grain at a time into a large geometric pattern called a mandala. «The Village Green, Jul 15»
10
Barrington PTA raises almost $20000 for schools
At the end of the school year, the fifth graders unveiled their Community Mandala. One of the final projects of the school year for the 5th grade ... «Foster's Daily Democrat, Jul 15»

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