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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2017]
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Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2017, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 263-276 |
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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. |
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| ISSN: | 1476-7953 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Contemporary buddhism
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/14639947.2017.1373434 |