The word mandala, which can be loosely translated to mean "circle," comes from the Indian language of Sanskrit.
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It is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe.
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The basic form of each pattern is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point.
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Arizona artist Kathy Klein created these stunning plants mandalas and called it 'danmalas’, meaning ‘the giving of flower circles’ in Sanskrit.
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Keith created her danmalas in natural environments like parks, forests and shorelines.
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After each is formed and photographed, she leaves them behind as a gift to whoever discovers them.
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Check her website: http://www.danmala.com/gallery
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It is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the Universe.
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The basic form of each pattern is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point.
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Arizona artist Kathy Klein created these stunning plants mandalas and called it 'danmalas’, meaning ‘the giving of flower circles’ in Sanskrit.
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Keith created her danmalas in natural environments like parks, forests and shorelines.
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After each is formed and photographed, she leaves them behind as a gift to whoever discovers them.
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Check her website: http://www.danmala.com/gallery
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