Sacred Symbolism & Religious Iconography
Explore sacred symbols, religious iconography, and their spiritual significance across traditions
Sacred Geometry
Mathematical and geometric patterns in religious architecture and art
Geometric Forms
Basic geometric shapes and their spiritual significance
Circle and Sphere
Meaning:
- Divine unity
- Eternal wholeness
- Cosmic cycles
- Perfect completion
Contexts:
- Mandalas
- Domes
- Sacred circles
- Ritual spaces
Practices:
- Meditation
- Sacred architecture
- Ritual arrangement
- Contemplative art
Square and Cube
Meaning:
- Material world
- Earthly order
- Cardinal directions
- Stability
Contexts:
- Temple foundations
- Altars
- Sacred cities
- Ritual objects
Practices:
- Temple construction
- Space organization
- Ritual orientation
- Sacred measurement
Resources:
Sacred Geometry: Philosophy and Practice
Comprehensive guide to sacred geometric principles and applications
Numerical Symbolism
Sacred numbers and their spiritual significance
Sacred Numbers
Meaning:
- Divine order
- Cosmic structure
- Spiritual progression
- Universal harmony
Contexts:
- Architecture
- Sacred texts
- Ritual timing
- Art composition
Practices:
- Sacred calculations
- Architectural design
- Ritual timing
- Symbolic interpretation
Resources:
Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization
Study of sacred numbers in religious and cultural traditions
Religious Iconography
Visual symbols and images in religious traditions
Sacred Images
Religious imagery and its spiritual significance
Divine Representations
Meaning:
- Divine presence
- Spiritual reality
- Sacred narratives
- Divine attributes
Contexts:
- Temples
- Shrines
- Sacred texts
- Ritual objects
Practices:
- Devotional worship
- Meditation
- Teaching
- Contemplation
Resources:
Sacred Art in East and West
Comparative study of sacred art traditions