"Mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "whole world" or "sacred circle." Often referred to as the "Circle of Life," mandalas represent wholeness and are used in many forms, in many cultural and spiritual traditions, as symbols for healing, prayer and meditation. They appear in Native American and Tibetan sand paintings, Hindu yantras, Gothic rose windows, and sacred labyrinths... Mandalas can be found everywhere. Look around you. There are many mandalas already in your life. Begin to utilize them as tools on your journey to wholeness and healing.