What is a Mandala?

Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘completion’, or ‘essence’, which is derived from the Tibetan term Dkyil Khor. It is a concentric diagram that has spiritual and ritual significance in both Buddhism and Hinduism. Mandalas are used as a focus for meditation, to induce trance, as a spiritual teaching tool, or for blessing a sacred space. More recently the Mandala has come to represent the cosmos both metaphysically and symbolically, a microcosm representing divine powers at work in the Universe.

In Buddhism the purpose of a mandala is to put an end to human suffering, to attain enlightenment and a correct view of Reality. It is a means to discover divinity by the realization that it resides within one's own self.

In America the First Nations use the Medicine Wheel in a similar way, and in the Western world the mandala is used in churches in Rose Windows.

According to David Fontana, its symbolic nature can help one "to access progressively deeper levels of the unconscious, ultimately assisting the meditator to experience a mystical sense of oneness with the ultimate unity from which the cosmos in all its manifold forms arises."

Carl Jung saw the mandala as ‘a representation of the unconscious self’ and believed his paintings of mandalas enabled him to identify emotional disorders and work towards wholeness in personality.

Personal Mandala's

Evelyn also uses the mandala as a healing tool. By tuning into a person's spirit, aligning with their inner being or soul, Evelyn is able to create a mandala completely unique and personal to that individual. The mandala can then be used as a focus for healing as it represents the essence of the persons soul, enabling one to realign with their inner being and bringing themselves back into alignment with their true selves, thus healing on all levels. At the very least the mandalas created are beautiful and uplifting to look at!

Personal mandalas can be created from photographs of flowers, trees, crystals, sacred places, sacred buildings, or virtually anything that resonates with each person. Evelyn will take a photo of the object that is to be transformed into the mandala, or a person may ask for a specific thing that they resonate with, or that brings them deep peace. You may also provide your own special photograph which Evelyn can then make into your own special mandala.

Instead of flowers for Mothers' Day, why not a mandala of your mothers favourite flower -

...it won't die after just a few days, but will last a lifetime!

Bamboo Mandala

Autumn Leaf

Blue Flowers

Iris Mandala

Lotus Mandala

Rose Owls

Starlight

Water Droplets

The Elements Set:

Earth ~ 'Mossy Stone'

Air ~ 'Cloud Busting'

Fire  ~ 'Flames'

Water ~ 'Ripples'

Chakra Sets   Seven prints		laminated   12 x 12cm @ £13 per set   or    20 x 20cm @ £20 per set photographic prints  20 x 20cm @ £30 per set     (new designs coming soon)
Root	Sacral	Solar Plexus	Heart	Throat	Third Eye	Crown

The Mandalas on this page are also available as good quality signed prints (available sizes vary) at the above prices.

P&P at cost, (email for price) or may be collected in person.

Contact Evelyn Whitebear  with your order or to discuss your requirements.

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International customers PayPal only (no echecks) - Please email for international Postage costs.

Note cards:

Amaryllis

Chinese Rose

Clover

Cornflower

Daffodil

Dog Rose

Garland

Hibiscus

Hibiscus Flame

Lotus

Mercury Splash

Spirit Dance

Sweetheart

Yellow hibiscus

Cactus

   

Ice Crystals

Herne