What is a Mandala?

A mandala is a concentric map that centers a topic, then layers its principles, patterns, and practices outward into rings. It keeps the big picture visible while also naming the rituals that make the promise real.

Every ring is connected: a layer that feels abstract still anchors to the next ring of concrete actions. The mandala becomes a living structure you can sketch, discuss, and iterate with collaborators.

Because mandalas invite visual and verbal signals, they are portable across mediums — from whiteboards to Markdown to AI prompts.

• Defines a clear center so every detail points back to purpose.
• Uses rings to group principles, techniques, and workflows.
• Keeps narrative and action tightly linked for easier recall.

What is a Yantra?

The yantra is the seed truth at the center of a mandala — a concise statement of intent that anchors meaning as soon as anyone walks up to the system.

A strong yantra clarifies what kind of knowledge or transformation we are supporting, keeping every subsequent layer honest. It is the phrase you repeat to test whether a ring belongs or not.

In UKM terms, the yantra functions as the declared core intent — the invariant against which all layers are checked.

• Acts as the single sentence you can repeat in every session.
• Serves as an alignment check for every layer that follows.
• Frames the “why now” story you use when inviting others in.

How to use a generated Mandala (MD) with my own AI

The generator exports your mandala as Markdown. That text is the source of truth you can drop into an AI assistant and ask to expand, visualize, or critique each ring.

The mandala is the conceptual structure; the Markdown is the transport format that preserves ring boundaries and intent across tools.

Start by asking the AI to explain the yantra and suggest workflows for the outer ring. Then request summaries, examples, or flagged risks for any subsequent iterations.

Because the Markdown keeps sections named, you can copy/paste one ring at a time, prompt for variations, and paste the results back into your mandala document.

• Feed the yantra to the AI to prime its understanding.
• Ask for role-based perspectives on each ring (creator, student, etc.).
• Use the AI to surface risks, commitments, and simple next steps.