mandala
noun
man·da·la
ˈmən-də-lə 
1
: a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe
specifically
: a circle enclosing a square with a deity on each side that is used chiefly as an aid to meditation
2
: a graphic and often symbolic pattern usually in the form of a circle divided into four separate sections or bearing a multiple projection of an image
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Last weekend, after seeing the work of land artist Mayumi Nakabayashi, I was inspired to make a nature mandala in my backyard from garden clippings that my husband had put in a pile.
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Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Four designs are available, including this pale blue mandala option.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
The only thing that grounded my buzzing brain was coloring in paper mandalas.
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Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
Rather than adopting a radial or mandala-like composition, Gómez Peralta maintained the architectural logic that defines his work, grounded in structure, weight and spatial tension.
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Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Four designs are available, including this pale blue mandala option.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
The only thing that grounded my buzzing brain was coloring in paper mandalas.
—
Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
Rather than adopting a radial or mandala-like composition, Gómez Peralta maintained the architectural logic that defines his work, grounded in structure, weight and spatial tension.
—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Mandala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandala. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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