This mandala design is so minute and meticulously inked, and it has an interesting meaning behind it, too. In Buddhism, the lotus -- a beautiful flower that grows directly out of the mud -- traditionally symbolizes enlightenment, spiritual awakening and purity.
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Image via @kristiwallsnyc
Why not combine two major tattoo trends and get a watercolor mandala tattoo? The colorful blues of the watercolor art offset the mathematical symmetry of the mandala perfectly. We're calling this a double win.
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Image via @johngraefe
This half mandala tattoo takes a less literal approach to the mandala design, while still paying homage to the symbol.
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Image via @little.tattoos
Some of the more involved mandala designs can take up a lot of real estate, but this one has a more low-key, under-the-radar vibe. Adorable, yet meaningful.
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Image via @dasi_bom
What better way to express your level of commitment than with a tattoo that represents two halves of the same mandala? Just think of it as the coolest friendship bracelet ever.
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Image via @inkspiringtattoo