Mandala - the pattern of creation
The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated
to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape.
It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the
organizational structure of life itself, - a cosmic diagram that
reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the world that extends
both beyond and within our bodies and minds.
Describing both material and non-material realities, the mandala
appears in all aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth,
sun, and moon, as well as conceptual circles of friends, family, and
community.
The integrated view of the world represented by the mandala, while
long embraced by some Eastern religions, has now begun to emerge in
Western religious and secular cultures. Awareness of the mandala may
have the potential of changing how we see ourselves, our planet, and
perhaps even our own life purpose.
(From Mandala: Journey to the Center, by Bailey Cunningham)
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fetching, Meanest Indian, ectomorfo, stoneth, and 108 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Omar Junior (87 months ago | reply)
beautiful DOF
Meanest Indian (87 months ago | reply)
Absolutely sensational!
addicted Eyes (87 months ago | reply)
beautiful. a perfect pic to accompany the writing. thanks, now i know what mandala is!
stoneth (87 months ago | reply)
great
gandom [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)
greeat shot dear
Christina Matheson (87 months ago | reply)
beautiful eyes!
**ANNE (87 months ago | reply)
Wonderful, as so many of your portraits!
just_a_name_thingie (87 months ago | reply)
very very cool, great shot
Oliver Lavery (87 months ago | reply)
The idea behind this series is fantastic. The shots are amazing too.
lorilea (87 months ago | reply)
This is beautiful...
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wasaby (87 months ago | reply)
beautiful composition! i love his expressive eyes. thank you for sharing about their tradition. i'm learning a lot about different cultures from your photos :)
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E_clips (87 months ago | reply)
incredible pic--lovely.
NaHiD-H (86 months ago | reply)
A Special Son! No..., He is a Special Sun :)
AtillaSoylu (86 months ago | reply)
just a word, awesome...
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swardraws (86 months ago | reply)
Very nice
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maizers (86 months ago | reply)
whoa. i love how there's motion established in this one.
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Rainer Jacob (82 months ago | reply)
A wonderful inner self.
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rachels_squiggles (79 months ago | reply)
lovely!
gardinergirl (76 months ago | reply)
Incredible shot!
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KT.CAI (62 months ago | reply)
This is an amazing photograph. Beautiful.
mudhead (62 months ago | reply)
Amazing Picture... and Mandala!
iwishmynamewasmarsha (60 months ago | reply)
Very cool picture!!
Jennyfer Vigue (21 months ago | reply)
Great composition !