【Mandala】 Other spellings: 漫荼羅, 曼拏羅, 曼陀羅 Designated name for important cultural properties in Japan: Mandala Etymology: Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "circle" A diagram that schematically represents a pavilion where various Buddhas and deities gather, centered around the principal deity, based on the scriptures of esoteric Buddhism. Esoteric Buddhist scriptures describe mandalas, expressing their ideas through the structure of the mandala, with hundreds of variations. Originating in ancient India, it spread to Central Asia, Japan, China, the Korean Peninsula, Southeast Asian countries, and others. In Japan, derivative usages of the term "mandala" have emerged, even for diagrams and text strings that do not adhere to the scriptures and rituals of esoteric Buddhism, but depict the gathering of gods and Buddhas. In Tibet, a type of offering that dedicates the entire world centered on Mount Meru to the Buddhas of the ten directions and three times is called "Mandala Offering," and the term "mandala" is also used for the gilt-bronze ritual implements used in this offering, as well as for the mudras that substitute for these implements. 【Blue】 Colors reflect one's true feelings. This time, about the color blue. In ancient times, vivid blues like those found in flowers and stones were rare. Ultramarine blue, made by crushing lapis lazuli into pigment, was used for the robes of the Virgin Mary, and royal blue, a deep blue, came to be used as a color symbolizing the royal family. Blue, born from the beauty of nature such as the sky and the sea, has meanings such as faith, sincerity, hope, peace, freedom, femininity, and calmness. In Japan, there has been a technique for "indigo dyeing," a beautiful and deep blue, since ancient times. Lafcadio Hearn, a writer who came to Japan in the Meiji era, is said to have said, "Japan is the land of indigo" after seeing indigo-dyed kimonos and cloth. It is expected to have the effect of relaxing muscles and has the function of lowering pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure. It also removes tension and acts on the parasympathetic nervous system, so a relaxing effect can also be expected. Material: Alloy, Glass Color: See photos Size: See photos ☆Please purchase only if you understand overseas products ☆Colors may appear different depending on the shooting environment ☆Designs and construction may vary/be imperfect depending on the delivery time ☆To prevent trouble, please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect product ☆All products are new, but may not have tags ☆To achieve low prices, boxes are not included, and products will be simply packaged and shipped ☆The understanding, recognition, and expressions in the description are not absolute ☆This item was purchased as a gift for family and friends, but it did not suit my taste, so I am selling it.