“This Mandala is inspired by Christmas, a holiday common to all peoples of the Earth, although its place in the calendar varies according to different geographical areas and their respective traditions.
What Christmas has in common among all cultures is the same archetype: the coming into the world and into mankind of a light of hope, love and rebirth. The Sun symbolises all this and, as a matter of fact, it triumphs at the centre of the Mandala.
It pierces space and acts as the source of the entire picture. From the first corona of stylised rays, the image expands to form garlands of oval, triangular, rhomboid worlds; these then dissolve into undefined patterns and projections that look like flowers, all symbols of the infinite possibilities of creation. The colours of power dominate: red, green, yellow, orange and white.
This Mandala announces that the Sun has won once again, and that ‘the new’ brings with it, purified, the entire memory and history of ‘the old’.
‘Christmas’ is a universal Mandala, for every woman and man on earth.”
WHAT IS A MANDALA
A mandala is a sacred geometric design that originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. It is often depicted as a circle with intricate patterns and symbols radiating from the center. The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” and it represents the universe or the sacred space within it.
Mandalas are used as tools for meditation, spiritual reflection, and personal growth. They are believed to help individuals connect with their inner selves, find balance and harmony, and tap into a higher state of consciousness.
The design of a mandala is highly symbolic. The circular shape represents wholeness and unity, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things. The center of the mandala is considered the focal point, representing the center of our being or the divine essence within us.
Creating or engaging with mandalas can be a transformative practice, offering a pathway to inner peace, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.
“This Mandala is inspired by Christmas, a holiday common to all peoples of the Earth, although its place in the calendar varies according to different geographical areas and their respective traditions.
What Christmas has in common among all cultures is the same archetype: the coming into the world and into mankind of a light of hope, love and rebirth. The Sun symbolises all this and, as a matter of fact, it triumphs at the centre of the Mandala.
It pierces space and acts as the source of the entire picture. From the first corona of stylised rays, the image expands to form garlands of oval, triangular, rhomboid worlds; these then dissolve into undefined patterns and projections that look like flowers, all symbols of the infinite possibilities of creation. The colours of power dominate: red, green, yellow, orange and white.
This Mandala announces that the Sun has won once again, and that ‘the new’ brings with it, purified, the entire memory and history of ‘the old’.
‘Christmas’ is a universal Mandala, for every woman and man on earth.”
WHAT IS A MANDALA
A mandala is a sacred geometric design that originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. It is often depicted as a circle with intricate patterns and symbols radiating from the center. The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” and it represents the universe or the sacred space within it.
Mandalas are used as tools for meditation, spiritual reflection, and personal growth. They are believed to help individuals connect with their inner selves, find balance and harmony, and tap into a higher state of consciousness.
The design of a mandala is highly symbolic. The circular shape represents wholeness and unity, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things. The center of the mandala is considered the focal point, representing the center of our being or the divine essence within us.
Creating or engaging with mandalas can be a transformative practice, offering a pathway to inner peace, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.