“Mandala” is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to “container of essence” ( manda—“essence”—and la—“container”).

In ancient Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions, mandalas were vessels for meditation. Monks later burned them to emphasize detachment.

They’ve been reintroduced to the modern world thanks to Carl Jung, who claimed mandalas were a map of one’s interior world.

Art therapists today use mandalas to aide in reducing anxiety and depression.

The repetition of lines and shapes soothes clients and helps you take your mind off your worries. 

I took up a mandala art practice when I was healing from trauma. At the time, I wasn’t familiar with the rich history and spiritual tradition of mandala-making. But I found that making beautiful patterns felt intuitive, calming, and healing.

So I kept at it, and now mandala-making is a regular self-care practice, and one that got me through the early days of the pandemic when I was pregnant.

I like to use my original mandala art in my own personal spiritual practice.

I place the mandala in the center of my bedroom altar and add incense, candles, and any other beautiful trinkets that call to me. Then I meditate!

You can use your mandala in your own spiritual practice, or you can also just hang it on your wall to brighten your space! 🙂 

All works in my Mandala Collection are custom matted in colorful mats that act as an extension of the mandala itself. They are framed in black gallery 16×20 frames with acrylic panel inserts to protect your artwork.