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15 Amazingly Relaxing Free Printable Mandala Coloring Pages for Adults

Modified: Jul 19, 2021 by Vanessa Beaty · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

15 Amazingly Relaxing Free Printable Mandala Coloring Pages for AdultsI’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit, which can be loosely translated to ‘circle’. In many Indian religions (i.e. Hinduism, Buddhism), mandalas represent the universe – they can be seen as cosmic diagrams that represent the wholeness and unity among the worldly, the deities, and the celestial circles.

Depending on the specific spirituality, true mandalas share specific forms and rules in the design, although, as they have grown in popularity outside of their traditional means, some of the mandalas we see today in the western world may be more concentrated on geometric patterns or simply the feelings of the artist. It’s fascinating to see the intertwining of different cultures in something that is so beautiful to look at.

Now, with the history lesson out of the way, why are adults going back to coloring in pictures? For many, it’s therapeutic and even meditative – a way to unwind, relax, get lost in the design, and create something aesthetically pleasing. And for those who don’t feel particularly artsy or creative, it’s a welcomed means to produce something beautiful with a little bit of help. Give it a try; I guarantee you’ll find yourself getting lost in the intricate and elaborate twists and turns!

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Rosette

RosetteThis mandala is actually inspired by decorative elements used in architecture – you may be familiar with the large central rosette that’s prevalent in a lot of French architecture.

Download Printable Coloring Page: Don’tEatThePaste

Eye

2-eyeThis one is a little more simplistic, so it’s ideal for beginners to get the ball rolling. I just love the outer eye designs that I find reminiscent of the ancient Egyptian Eye or Ra (aka Eye of Horus).

Download Printable Coloring Page: Mandalarbre (#16)

Swirls

SwirlsThe central star image here is a lot smaller than in other designs, so it’s interesting to see how the swirlings around it really draw your eyes inwards like a tunnel.

Download Printable Coloring Page: Mandalarbre (#14)

Kaleidoscope

KaleidoscopeI don’t know about you, but I was obsessed with those kaleidoscope tube toys when I was a child; this image takes me right back!

Download Printable Coloring Page: Mandalarbre (#3)

Celtic

CelticYou can definitely see the Celtic inspiration in this design, which just goes to show how interestingly the traditional designs have been adapted and influenced by the art of other cultures.

Download Printable Coloring Page: Mandalarbre (#10)

Flower Burst

Flower BurstAlthough it includes a lot of small designs and shapes, this flowery mandala has a lot more open space than the others and seems less geometric. Which do you prefer?

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Download Printable Coloring Page: ColoringPagesForAdults

Flower

FlowerI absolutely love this design! It’s different in that the larger flower isn’t incased in a circle, and that’s exactly what appeals to me. A whole series of these on a Download Printable Coloring Page: wall could make for some gorgeous DIY home decorations.

Download Printable Coloring Page: ArtIsFun

Intricate Flower

Intricate FlowerThis one is like a step up from the previous design – it’s a lot busier and contains more intricacies, so it’s sure to keep you entertained (and relaxed) for a good while.

Download Printable Coloring Page: ColoringPagesForAdults (#4)

More Celtic

More CelticThis mandala adopts the symmetry and basic structural principles of the traditional mandala, but it is, without a doubt, all about the Celtic imagery.

Download Printable Coloring Page: ColoringPagesForAdults (#9)

Stained Glass

Stained GlassIf you really think about the stained glass windows from old cathedrals, you’ll notice the similarities in design across the different religions. This mandala in particular really takes me back to those elaborate and colorful windows in Italy.

Download Printable Coloring Page: ColoringPagesForAdults (#21)

Lotus

LotusThe lotus flower is a well-known symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Egyptology, so to me, this mandala truly channels the richly diverse cultures and history.

Download Printable Coloring Page: PrettyOpinionated (#2)

Traditional

TraditionalThis insanely intricate design is a lot closer to the traditional mandala than the more modern ones we see today: the basic form that is followed here is a square/rectangle with four gates, and a circle in the center.

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Download Printable Coloring Page: Educol

Texture

TextureThe central design here is quite a simplistic one, but that busy patterned background is what really makes this a fascinating and striking image as a whole.

Download Printable Coloring Page: FamilyHoliday (#15)

Simplistic

SimplisticI couldn’t exactly call this minimalistic, but when compared to some of the other mandalas, it certainly is less complicated, making it the perfect starting point for beginners.

Download Printable Coloring Page: JogloKids

Geometric

GeometricThis mandala is the perfect example of how we have taken the basic idea of the traditional mandala and completely transformed it. As you can see, this is all about geometrics, rather than the flowing swirls of the others, but it is fascinating to look at and get lost in nonetheless.

Download Printable Coloring Page: Geometrip(via ColoringPages)

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  1. Teri

    November 13, 2015 at 12:41 am

    Loved the mandalas. Did not love the newzealand air pop up with the tricky X out. Ok, the first two times I understood but after the sixth one it was just annoying. I will NEVER fly New Zealand Air. Way too over the top pushy.
    Thank you for the lovely mandalas.

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    • Vanessa Beaty

      November 13, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Aww sorry just dismiss those, if you like something you see the link after image and it leads you to author's download page.

      Reply
  2. Nini

    November 13, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Hi, I absolutely love MANDALAS! I would like to print them out so I can color it as a form of therapy. Do you know if I can take these pics in a CD to a print shop and have them print it for me on a printable and larger paper?

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    • jen

      November 15, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      most print shops will print off a cd or jump drive pretty cheap. As long as theres no copy write on the immage

      Reply
  3. Angela

    May 19, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    Hi! I came across your site a few months ago when I was looking for free mandalas to color. 🙂

    I now have a website with free coloring pages of mandalas that I've created, as my way of giving back to the coloring community. 🙂

    https://mondaymandala.com - I hope you enjoy it!

    Reply
    • Bridgette Rydman

      October 01, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      I found your website and tried download so I could print preview and adjust if needed. No luck printing it out that or just plain hitting print button. Is there something I am missing???

      Reply
  4. Daria Radec

    November 17, 2019 at 3:46 am

    I am having the greatest time doing these with my grand-daughter. The phone is tough competition, but we started doing Christmas ones and she is having a great time with Nana and of course Nana is having a great time having her attention.

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