Kategori: Myths about mandalas


  • Mandalas are just adult colouring books!

    Whenever I tell people I work with mandalas, one of the first things they say. “Oh those in the Colouring books.” And I go “Yeah… not exactly” which is always followed by a blank stare—because how could it be anything else? Benefits One of the hardest things to explain, is why working with mandalas feels…

  • Mandalas are only for spiritual use in Hinduism and Buddhism!

    What do you think, when you hear that statement? It is true that the mandala has great significance in both religions. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the mandala is used in connection with spiritual enlightenment – as a way to depict gods and demons. It’s a guide on our life journey from birth to death, through…

  • “Mandalas are just pretty circles without meaning”

    Maybe you think: “Yes, that’s what I’ve always thought.” Or maybe you feel a bit provoked, because to you mandalas are much more than that. And honestly? Both are true. Yes, mandalas are beautiful circles. They are often used as decoration – in wellness spaces or in marketing, where the goal is to create peace…