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The Mandala: In Eastern and Western Traditions

The Mandala: In Eastern and Western Traditions

Bell, Graeme P.
Bell, Magdalena S.

Paperback

Philosophy

ISBN13: 9798363951602
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 15 2022
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The creation and interpretation of mandalas has had a significant role in the religions and philosophies of the world.

In the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shinto, mandalas are detailed, layered, symbolic images capable of representing the entirety of metaphysical thought within the belief systems of their cultures. They have become strictly formalised and are recognised around the world for both their beauty and their religious significance.

The mandala-like classical labyrinth may date back as far as Neolithic times and was widespread by the Bronze Age. It has long been used for meditative contemplation, either as an image, or as a literal path to walk.

From labyrinthine mazes and standing-stone circles to cathedral rose-windows, Western mandalas may be less formal than their Eastern counterparts but are no less important as cultural icons.

In the early 20th Century, the psychologist Carl Gustav Jung re-imagined the mandala as a personal tool for psychoanalysis, examination of the subconscious mind and exploration of the Collective Unconscious.

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