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Why do you think the mandala plays such a starring role in Buddhist art?

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All mandalas represent an invitation to enter the Buddha's awakened mind. Tibetan Buddhists believe that in each person's mind there is a seed of enlightenment that can be discovered by contemplating a mandala. The mandala's design denotes the order and harmony of an enlightened mind.

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