Luczanits, Christian (2021) 'What is a mandala?' In: Harris, Elizabeth J., (ed.), Buddhism in Five Minutes. Sheffield: Equinox, pp. 254-258. (Religion in 5 Minutes)
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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.
| Item Type: | Book Chapters |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Buddhism, mandala, ritual |
| SOAS Departments & Centres: | Departments and Subunits > School of Arts > Department of the History of Art & Archaeology |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BQ Buddhism N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) N Fine Arts > NC Drawing Design Illustration |
| ISBN: | 9781800500907 |
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | https://doi.org/10.1558/equinox.40790 |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Mar 2023 16:51 |
| URI: | https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/id/eprint/39103 |
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