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What is the Sanskrit meaning of the word 'mandala'?

• Circle or discoid object

• Square or geometric shape

• Spiritual symbol

• Meditative tool

Which cultures primarily use mandalas as instruments of meditation and symbols of prayer?

• Hindu and Buddhist cultures

• Christian and Islamic cultures

• Native American and African cultures

• Western and European cultures

What is the purpose of a Healing Mandala?

• To deliver wisdom and evoke calm

• To teach philosophical systems

• To represent the universe

• To depict the Eightfold Path

What does the wheel with eight spokes symbolize in a mandala?

• The Eightfold Path of Buddhism

• The cycle of life and death

• The balance of nature

• The four noble truths

What does the lotus flower symbolize in a mandala?

• Balance and spiritual awakening

• The cycle of life

• The Eightfold Path

• The universe

What is the significance of creating and destroying a sand mandala in Buddhism?

• It represents the impermanence of life

• It symbolizes the cycle of rebirth

• It depicts the path to enlightenment

• It shows the balance of nature

In modern contexts, where are mandalas commonly used?

• Yoga studios and healing circles

• Churches and mosques

• Schools and universities

• Government buildings