A mandala is a piece of art comprised of geometric patterns and symbols. In Sanskrit, mandala translates to mean circle or center. The word mandala has particular meanings in spiritual practices in the way it represents one's own spiritual journey from the outside of oneself inward. While its popularity has grown with the explosion of adult coloring books, the Mandala has actually been around since the 4th century. Produced primarily in Tibet, India, Nepal, China and Japan, Mandalas are a spiritual and ritual symbol of Buddhism.