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MandalaSet

Mandala, called Dultson Kyilkhor in Tibetan, meanscontainer of essence. In Tibetan Buddhism Mandalas come in two varieties; itcan represent the universe, as it is used in the Mandala Offering Ritual, whereone symbolically offers the entire universe. For this several rings can beplaced on top of each other filled with rice and precious objects. During theoffering one recites mandala offering prayers. In the center of the Mandala isMount Meru, the central axis in the Buddhist cosmos. The Mandala is a tri -dimensional graphical and geometrical representation of the universe. Itrepresents a combination of the enlightened mind and body of Buddha and isconsidered to have great power. These unique and exquisite works are usuallymade of colored sand. However, powdered flowers, herbs and ever precious gemsare also popularly used materials. Although Mandalas were originally created asreligious objects used to aid in meditation and decorate and sanctifymonasteries and homes, they have become appreciated as artwork for theirelegance and beauty.

Mandalas are usually symmetric with series of concentriccircles and squares. The center point is the residence of the resident deity,from whom the Mandala is identified. Lines are drawn from the center until theyintersect and form circles and squares. The finished Mandalas have four gates,which symbolize a culmination of the four virtues: compassion, kindness,sympathy and equanimity. Other Buddhist auspicious symbols can also be includedin the design. Form and color application techniques are strictly followed inthe process of creating a Mandala to show religious meanings.

Placed on the shrine as an offering of the universe tothe Buddhas the mandala set should be of the highest quality one can afford.The three rings are built up with rice, scattered with precious stones wherepossible. The summit represents Mount Meru, the mythical center of theuniverse. The Mandala is a representation of the universe. Each layer is filledwith offerings until the multi layered mandala is filled with coins, beads,jewels or rice. The universe is then offered over the head to show you wouldgive the entirety of existence to help others attain enlightenment. Used bypracticing Tibetan Buddhists as part of the daily preliminaries to meditation, themandala represents the naturally balanced nature of the outer world and theinner mind.

Use of Mandala

The Mandala is a representation of the universe. Placedon the shrine as an offering of the universe to the Buddhas the mandala setshould be of the highest quality one can afford. The three rings are built upwith rice, scattered with precious stones where possible. The summit representsMount Meru, the mythical center of the universe. Each layer is filled withofferings until the multi layered mandala is filled with coins, beads, jewelsor rice. The universe is then offered over the head to show you would givethe entirety of existence to help others attain enlightenment. Used bypracticing Tibetan Buddhists as part of the daily preliminaries to meditation,the mandala represents the naturally balanced nature of the outer world and theinner mind.

Aboutthis Ritual Item

This fine quality Mandala Set is made of from copper alloy with gold andsilver plated and has fine hand carvings which is decorated with turquoise andcoral semiprecious stones which is beautifully hand carved with eightauspicious symbol and other images. The carving details are done very finelythroughout the Mandala Set. This Mandala Set is hand crafted by the master artisansof Patan, Nepal.