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Of all the shapes, the circle is considered the most perfect, both from a mathematical standpoint and a spiritual one. An endless loop with no beginning or end, it represents the cyclical nature of life and death, as well as completion, unity, and wholeness, and it has been considered a significant shape across various cultures and throughout history. For a more in-depth look at the circle and what it symbolizes, keep reading.
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- Throughout the world, the circle symbolizes infinity, unity, the life cycle, wholeness, completion, and divinity.
- Common examples of the circle in architecture include the vesica piscis arches and rose windows.
- The circle is a significant symbol in many religions. For instance, in Christianity, it appears as a halo, while it appears as a mandala in many Eastern traditions.
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- ↑ https://iep.utm.edu/yinyang/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-meaningful-life/202111/life-and-the-labyrinth-meaning
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9282169/
- ↑ https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/artofzen/ed_zen_today.html
- ↑ https://www.hinduamerican.org/hinduism-101/what
- ↑ https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/support/world_religions/buddhism/symbols.pdf
- ↑ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00004-015-0253-9
- ↑ https://www.friendsofnotredamedeparis.org/cathedral/artifacts/rose-windows/