14. Body

The Body Mandala is a concept in Tantra where the external world is envisioned and transformed into a pure abode for a deity by the practitioner. Similarly, the internal body, with its sensory organs, veins, and nervous system, is also idealized into an internal body mandala. These body mandalas are depicted in paintings and are present in Hindu, Buddhist, and Bon religions, although they are less common than depictions of outer mandalas featuring deities and palaces.