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1. www.wisdomlib.org › concept › mandara-flowerMandara flowers: Significance and symbolism - Wisdom Library

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   Significance of Mandara flowers. Mandara-flower is significant in Vaishnavism, associated with both heavenly celebrations and the adornment of Lord Krishna's garments, enhancing His divine appearance. Additionally, these flowers improve the aesthetic and fragrant qualities of the Kundavana forest.

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3. www.asianstudies.org › publications › eaaIdentifying Buddhist Images in Japanese Painting and Sculpture

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   In the Taizōkai Mandara, Dainichi is depicted in the center of the red lotus flower surrounded by four other Nyorai— each representing one of the four directions—and four bosatsu. The most famous image of Dainichi is in a temple called Tōdai-ji which is located in the city of Nara.

4. www.tibetanbuddhistencyclopedia.com › en › indexMandara flower - Tibetan Buddhist Encyclopedia

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   The Sanskrit term mahamandara (also mahamandarava ) indicates great or large mandara flowers, a distinct kind of flower in Buddhist scriptures. In Buddhist sutras, mandaras and other heavenly flowers rain down from the heavens when a Buddha preaches or when other wonderful events occur.

5. www.brooklynmuseum.org › opencollection › objectsKongō-kai Mandara - Brooklyn Museum

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   The bottom of the outer boarder represents the pure land (amitabha) A narrow border of flowers on a red ground surrounds the picture. This mandara represents the world forms and its dynamic activity, while the other mandara represents the static world of ideas.

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   Diamond World Mandala (Kongōkai mandara) from a Mandala of Both Worlds (Ryōkai mandara) Hide caption. This sumptuously decorated mandala and its mate (see next image) preserve the iconography of the Mandala of Both Worlds as passed down in the Shingon School.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MandalaMandala - Wikipedia

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   A mandala (Sanskrit: मण्डल, romanized: maṇḍala, lit. 'circle', [ˈmɐɳɖɐlɐ]) is a geometric configuration of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction.

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   What is a Mandara flower in Buddhism?

   • In Buddhist sutras, mandaras and other heavenly flowers rain down from the heavens when a Buddha preaches or when other wonderful events occur. The mandara flower is one of the four kinds of flowers said to bloom in heaven, the other three being the great mandara flower, the manjushaka flower, and the great manjushaka flower.

   Mandara flower - Tibetan Buddhist Encyclopedia

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   What is a mahamandara flower?

   • It is fragrant, and its beauty delights those who see it. The Sanskrit term mahamandara (also mahamandarava ) indicates great or large mandara flowers, a distinct kind of flower in Buddhist scriptures. In Buddhist sutras, mandaras and other heavenly flowers rain down from the heavens when a Buddha preaches or when other wonderful events occur.

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   What is a Buddhist Mandara?

   • It is also called the Nishi or Western Mandara. It consists of six squares framed by borders containing Buddhist deities or symbols. In the upper center square is Dainichi Nyorai (Vairocana) seated on a lotus pedestal within a circle, and with two halos behind him. In the four corners of the square are Buddhist vessels.

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   What does a womb mandala symbolize?

   • This sumptuously decorated mandala and its mate (see next image) preserve the iconography of the Mandala of Both Worlds as passed down in the Shingon School. The Diamond World manifests absolute wisdom, while the Womb World represents great compassion.

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   What is a mandala in Japanese Buddhism?

   • Two of the most significant mandalas in Japanese Buddhism are the Taizokai Mandara, the “Womb-realm Mandala,” and the Kongōkai Mandara, the “Diamond-realm Mandala.” Both are displayed at Tō-ji, a Shingon sect temple founded in 796 in Kyōto, as well as in other Shingon temples throughout Japan.

   Identifying Buddhist Images in Japanese Painting and Sculpture

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   What does a mandala represent?

   • Whereas the above mandala represents the pure surroundings of a Buddha, this mandala represents the universe. This type of mandala is used for the mandala-offerings, during which one symbolically offers the universe to the Buddhas or to one's teacher.

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   Find Mandara Flower stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day.