A Buddha Life Mandala is a complex and vibrant artistic representation that captures the life and teachings of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Typically, these mandalas are circular in form, symbolizing the universe and the interconnectedness of all things. At the center of the mandala, an image of the Buddha often sits in meditation, embodying enlightenment and compassion.
Surrounding the central figure are various scenes depicting key events from the Buddha’s life, such as his birth, enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, first sermon at Sarnath, and his parinirvana or passing into final nirvana. Each quadrant of the mandala may illustrate different aspects of his journey, emphasizing his path to awakening and the wisdom he imparted to his followers.
