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Mandala 만다라

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A mandala (Sanskrit: मण्डल, romanized: maṇḍala, lit. 'circle', [ˈmɐɳɖɐlɐ]) is a geometric configuration of symbols originating in Indian religions. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, it is used as a map representing deities. In the Shinto religion, mandala is used as a map of paradises, kami or actual shrines.

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Mandala (만다라) — verified Korean film. Released 1981-09-12. Directed by Im Kwon-taek. 1 verified cast.

Details

• Runtime (min): 117
• Genre: drama film
• Original language: Korean
• Definition: geometric configuration of symbols
• Sanskrit: मण्डल
• Romanized: maṇḍala
• Literal Translation: circle
• Used In: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shinto
• Sanskrit Term: मण्डल
• Meaning: circle

Cast (1)

• Ahn Sung-ki

Director

• Im Kwon-taek

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