Modern Maṇḍala Meditation: Some Observations

In recent decades, Buddhist maṇḍalas have become increasingly popular. The creation of the Kālacakra ("Wheel of Time") maṇḍala from coloured grains of sand by Tibetan monks can be seen in museums around the world. Maṇḍala colouring books, part of the recent adult colouring book trend, are...

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Main Author: Bühnemann, Gudrun 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2017]
In: Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2017, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 263-276
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:In recent decades, Buddhist maṇḍalas have become increasingly popular. The creation of the Kālacakra ("Wheel of Time") maṇḍala from coloured grains of sand by Tibetan monks can be seen in museums around the world. Maṇḍala colouring books, part of the recent adult colouring book trend, are on display in many bookstores. Maṇḍalas are now perceived as "aids" or "tools to meditation" and designated as "meditation diagrams" and "meditational art". In this paper, I will discuss modern applications of (Buddhist) maṇḍalas in meditation practice. I will also highlight some aspects that set this modern usage apart from traditional functions of maṇḍalas in Buddhist tantric ritual.
ISSN:1476-7953
Contains:Enthalten in: Contemporary buddhism
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14639947.2017.1373434