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Kalacharkra Mandala in 3D view

Last updated on: December 14, 2015 at 8:28 pm   by George G. Coe

Kalacharkra Mandala in 3D view 2015-12-14T20:28:56-05:00 George G. Coe

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A mandala is a Hindu or Buddhist symbol in the shape of a circle. Monks make them out of sand. The symbols represent deities. Soon after the monks complete the mandala, they destroy it, demonstrating the impermanence of life.

“According to Buddhist scripture, ” notes the Freer Sackler Museum, sand mandalas transmit positive energies to the environment and to the people who view them. While constructing a mandala, Buddhist monks chant and meditate to invoke the divine energies of the deities residing within the mandala.”

The Kalachakra Mandala was made by monks from the Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, India.

According to Budda.net, “Kalachakra’ means ‘Wheel of Time’ and is the name of one of the Buddhist deities which represent particular aspects of the Enlightened Mind. It forms a part of a system of teachings and practice conferred by the Buddha to his disciples.”

The video above explains the meaning of the mandala and shows it in 3-D.

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