Mandala

A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols. In various Asian spiritual traditions, the term is used to refer to sacred circular designs used as meditative tools, often found in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The term comes from the classical Indian language Sanskrit (मण्डल), and it means "circle". In modern usage, the term has been adopted in Western psychology to refer to diagrammatic representations of the psyche, a concept introduced by Carl Jung. In the context of spiritual practices, mandalas are used as a tool to aid in the meditation process and as a representation of the universe. They often contain intricate patterns and symbols that are intended to guide the mind towards a state of peaceful contemplation. In Hebrew, the term is translated as מנדלה (Mandala). In Chinese, it is known as 曼荼羅 (Màndāluó), and in Japanese as 曼荼羅 (Mandara).