The Mandala represents, according to the Buddhists, the process by which the cosmos was formed from its center, through a complex symbolism allows a sort of journey of initiation that allowing them to grow from within.
Buddhists recognize however, that the true Mandala can only be mental, physical images are used to build the real Mandala that is formed in the minds of the people and are devoted only to the period during which it is used for religious service.
after work, after a certain period of time, the mandala is simply "destroyed" by sweeping away the sand it is made. This act commemorates the transitory nature of things and rebirth, being the destructive force, a force that gives life.
The word Mandala (literally circle) is found in various cultures, including the Buddhist, Hindu, while the consideration is the Yantra (lit. instrument). The Yantra is like Mandala, however, the two techniques differ in complexity: the Yantra is much more schematic, but merely to use geometric shapes and letters in Sanskrit, while in the Mandala are also represented - sometimes so detailed - places, figures and objects.
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