» The mandala, usually comprised of tightly interwoven geometric figures, is supposed to resemble a palace for the mind. Various deities symbolically reside within them and are intended to offer guidance to those seeking enlightenment. It is said that our perceptions of the mandala reflect our perceptions about the world and ourselves. Think of three words that could be used to describe both yourself and the mandala.

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The mandala, usually comprised of tightly interwoven geometric figures, is supposed to resemble a palace for the mind. Various deities symbolically reside within them and are intended to offer guidance to those seeking enlightenment. It is said that our perceptions of the mandala reflect our perceptions about the world and ourselves. Think of three words that could be used to describe both yourself and the mandala.

Mandala

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