Mandalas in art
Most mandalas found in art were created to reflect religious beliefs. In ancient times mandalas were created to depict visions and beliefs related to an individual's religion.
Native Americans create a mandala in the form of a medicine wheel. The Ancient Aztec calendar is not only used for timekeeping but also an expression of their religious beliefs.
The mandala image is used by Tibetans to expression great religious significance. They also use it in meditation. It is believed that meditating on the symbols within the mandala designs and slowly moving your focus to the center you will find the meaning within. Even the creation of the sand mandala mentioned previously is considered a form of deep meditation.
