What is a mandala?

Luczanits, Christian

Abstract

The mandala is first and foremost a ritual tool. In its simplest form, it consists of a square space marked by protective features and a circle of deities within it. The ground marks a purified space to which deities can be invited during the ritual.

Citation

Luczanits, C. (2021). What is a mandala?. In E. J. Harris (Ed.), Buddhism in Five Minutes (254-258). Equinox. https://doi.org/10.1558/equinox.40790

• Publication Date: Oct 1, 2021
• Deposit Date: Mar 13, 2023
• Pages: 254-258
• Series Title: Religion in 5 Minutes
• Book Title: Buddhism in Five Minutes
• ISBN: 9781800500907
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1558/equinox.40790
• Keywords: Buddhism, mandala, ritual