The purpose of the Mandala (Sanskrit: "circle")  is as a focal point for use in Eastern meditation. The mandala is traditionally depicted as a circular shape divided into four quadrants. Click here to continue reading.
	Click on a thumbnail at right to view larger image. 'Garden Temple' 24in. x 24in. SOLD A crossover from my temple series: I have been incorporating my 'temple branches' into my mandalas for years. The central light shining through the branches struck me as warranting the temple reference.