mandala.

 

I was so excited to see a wall covered in mandalas!

The design of the mandala is supposed to be visually appealing so as to absorb the mind in such a way that irritating thoughts are unable to get through and a spiritual essence surrounds the individual observing the mandala, which in turn allows the individual a higher consciousness or awareness, almost as though being hypnotized. This allows the busy mind to take a break while the creative mind is allowed to run free.

Having said that, the mandala is primarily used as a form of meditation to gain knowledge from within.