Buddhist Mandala Gifts
Mandalas are works of sacred art in Tantric (Tibetan) Buddhism. The word "mandala" comes from a Sanskrit word that generally means "circle," and mandalas are indeed primarily recognizable by their concentric circles and other geometric figures. Mandalas are far more than geometical figures, however. For Tantric Buddhists, they are rich with symbolism and sacred meaning. In fact, the etymology of the word "mandala" suggests not just a circle but a "container of essence."

Simply stated, a mandala is a sacred geometric figure that represents the universe. When completed, a mandala becomes a sacred area that serves as a receptable for deities and a collection point of universal forces. By mentally entering a mandala and proceeding to its center, a person is symbolically guided through the cosmos to the essence of reality. By constructing a mandala, a monk ritually participates in the Buddha's teachings.

In Tibetan Buddhism, contemplation of sacred images is central to religious ritual, and a mandala is one of the most important of these sacred images. A Tibetan mandala is usually made with careful placement of colored sand, and accordingly is known in Tibetan as dul-tson-kyil-khor, or "mandala of colored powders." In China, Japan and Tibet, mandalas can also be made in bronze or stone three-dimensional figures. In recent years, a variety of mandalas have been created using computer graphics, although these are usually created by non-Buddhists and are not considered sacred.

Similarly, see also Hindu Yantra Gifts.
Create Your Own Sand Mandala

Create Your Own Sand Mandala $16.54

The kit provides the materials and know-how to create beautiful mandalas to aid meditation, relaxation, and personal growth. Includes colored sand, a funnel and brush, paper templates, and a full-color book with step-by-step instructions.
The Buddhist Mandala Coloring Kit

The Buddhist Mandala Coloring Kit $12.14

For centuries, people have used geometric designs to calm and focus the mind. The Buddhist Mandala Coloring Kit combines the power of these ancient mandalas with enlightening Buddhist wisdom. Inside this attractive kit are 12 greeting cards, each with the outline of a mandala based on a Buddhist-inspired image; 10 coloring pencils; and Buddhist Inspiration, a 40-page illustrated book that shows how Buddhist thought enhances spiritual growth and self-knowledge. Not only does the guide feature simple explanations of Buddhist principles and symbolism, it also includes rich, full-color versions of the twelve pictures on the cards, along with advice on using these mandalas for peaceful meditations.
Quan Yin's Flame Female Buddha Tote Bag

Quan Yin's Flame Female Buddha Tote Bag $17.00

Quan Yin's Flame©2004 Sue Halstenberg, reproduced from the original art painting
Unfolding A Mandala: The Buddhist Cave Temples In Ellora

Unfolding A Mandala: The Buddhist Cave Temples In Ellora $22.74

Ellora is one of the cave great cave temple sites of the India, With thirty-four major Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments of the late sixth to tenth centuries A.D. This book describes the Buddhist caves at Ellora and places them in the context of Buddhist art and iconography.
Ellora's twelve Buddhist cave temples dating from the early seventh to the early eighth centuries preserve an unparalleled one-hundred year sequence of architectural and iconographical development. They reveal the evolution of a Buddhist mandala at sites in other regions often considered "Peripheral" to the heartland of Buddhism in eastern India. At Ellora the mandala ordinarily conceived as a two- dimensional program of the cave temple themselves, enabling devotees to walk through the mandala during worship. The mandala's development at Ellora is explained and its significance is considered for the evolution of Buddhist art and iconography elsewhere in India.
"The book is a clear detailed and technically accomplished contribution to an important area of study: the history of Indian Buddhist iconography. It makes a contribution of great value to the vitally important and insufficiently analyzed question of how Buddhist iconography developed in the Deccan. The author offers an analysis of the problems inherent in iconographic identification and of the connections between Ellora and the world of the Deccan in the seventh and eighth centuries."- Paul J. Griffiths, University of Chicago.
Copag Silver Series Mandala Bridge Playing Cards with Carry Case (2 Decks)

Copag Silver Series Mandala Bridge Playing Cards with Carry Case (2 Decks) $22.02

100% plastic, these cards will last for years. Bridge sized (2.25 x 3.5) with a vibrant colorful design. Includes durable and solid carrying case. Copag plastic playing cards are made from an exclusively engineered PVC plastic. These cards can handle the wear and tear of normal games, outlasting paper cards up to 500 times. Completely washable, you don't need to worry about soiled cards. A quick wipe with a damp washcloth, then dry and they are ready to go. Each set comes in its own hard plastic case for storage. Whether you play solitaire, have a kitchen table game or manage a card room - once you try Copag you will never use any other cards again. Copag is compared to KEM cards at 60% of the cost. Try them and they will convince you there are no other reasonable options for quality 100% plastic cards. The history of Copag is directly linked to the history of card games in Brazil. A pioneer in the manufacturing of decks, Copag has been in this market since the beginning of the 20th century. Albino Goncalves, a graphics designer, founded the company in 1908 in the city of San Paulo and ever since Copag has kept its position as the absolute leader in its market segment. Today, from its modern and large industrial facilities located in Manaus in the state of Amazonas, Copag sends part of its production to the international market exporting decks to the United States as well as to different countries in Latin America.
Dragonfly Butterfly Mandala

Dragonfly Butterfly Mandala Decal $3.49

Dragonfly Butterfly Mandala Vinyl Window Decal sticker image is two sided of four dragonflies, four butterflies and four ladybugs all connected to make a mandala.
Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book

Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book $6.49

These original mandala designs by holistic therapist Monique Mandali appeal to both children and adults. Mandalas have been traditionally used as a source of wisdom and meditation. This volume includes all new mandalas and a preface that explains new ways to use and enjoy mandalas for fun and stress reduction.
Mandala Workbook

Mandala Workbook $13.01

For the author, creating mandalas is a way to make sense of what is preoccupying her inner self. Here, she shares the methods she has developed for creating these symbols of wholeness and balance--and teaches readers how to make their own. Contains relaxation and visualization exercises and practical tips. Includes eight full-color plates of mandalas.
A Mandala of Awakening: A Medium’s Life in Transition: The Truth Behind the Magic

A Mandala of Awakening: A Medium’s Life in Transition: The Truth Behind the Magic $16.74

A Mandala of Awakening: A Medium’s Life in Transition: The Truth Behind the Magic is an incredibly special and insightful book by author and internationally renowned psychic Lilian Eden. Poignant and uplifting, Eden’s book transcends the soul’s power struggle to find the purest essence of hope, humility and acceptance. In this, her first book, she shares her journey through surviving a divorce to coming to grips with her extrasensory gifts. Her intuitive powers are something she has always had, but never fully verbalized until she was an adult, which led her on a rocky path to self-awareness. This unique collection is broken into five chapters, three read as an autobiography followed by a chapter of journal entries, rounded off by a selection of her heartfelt and wildly evocative poetry about new ways to live, love and accept life. With the raw elements of nature and transformation, this book sings a lullaby to all the sense—especially, the sixth one.
Fauna Mandala Mix and Match Stationery

Fauna Mandala Mix and Match Stationery $5.99

This eye-popping and lovely collection of woodland animals mixed with mandala designs will add variety and flair to any correspondence.