A mandala, also known as “the flower of life” is a beautiful geometric design that is often given a deeper, spiritual meaning. Some mandalas resemble symmetrical flowers with patterned petals while others seem like the mad art of a mathematical genius on acid. Whichever form they come in, mandalas have a visual appeal that most people find hard to refuse.
Mandalas have been used in both modern and ancient religious and spiritual practices and are often found in churches, prayer rooms and other areas of spiritual significance. For people who live spiritual lifestyles, a sacred geometry or mandala tattoo can be both a symbol of spirituality and a flag for like-minded people to recognize them by.
The symmetrical nature of the mandala, in which both halves of the design mirror each other, creates a sense of balance and harmony in tattoo. This allows for the tattoo design to be placed virtually anywhere on the body. However, because of the geometric styling of mandalas, it is often best to choose a smooth area of the body such as the back, shoulder or thigh for the placement of a mandala.
Learn more about the meaning of mandala tattoos and see more mandala tattoo pictures in The Spiritual Magic of Mandala Tattoos on Ratta Tattoo.
The spiritual significance of this sacred geometry mandala tattoo lies in its use of traditional colors and shapes. [source]
Tattoo artist Dillon Forte has used a human eye at the center of this mandala tattoo to add to the spiritual nature of the design. [source]
This sacred geometry mandala tattoo uses an elegant color palette and subtle textures to give the design visual appeal. [source]
Crisp and clear black ink lines give this spiritual flower of life mandala tattoo design an elegant appeal. [source]
Sooz Tattooz a large and colorful mandala tattoo in the form of a sacred geometry flower of life. While many sacred geometry tattoo artists seem to prefer to work in black ink and a pointillism style, colorful mandala tattoos have the same timeless attraction as their monotone counterparts. [source]
This mandala tattoo is made up of individual circles which the tattoo artist has celeverly shaded with tiny dots. Using a technique known as dot work (aka dotwork), the tattoo artist who created this tattoo has essentially recreated the fine art of pointillism on skin. The technique allowed the artist to create both texture and different shades for each circle. [source]
Symbols of the orient come together in this flower and elephants mandala tattoo design. Objects, plants and animals in a mandala design add to the symbolism of the tattoo. [source]
Tattoo artist Galen Luker has used shading and texture to give this beautiful flower of life mandala depth. While flowers are often associated with bright, cheerful colors, flower of life tattoos are often created with only black ink which gives the design a more contemplative essence. [source]
Using mostly primary colors, this flower of life mandala tattoo is friendly and fun. This circular mandala tattoo is made up of a series of curves that create “petals” for the flower. [source]
