Cosmic Lotus Mandala Coloring Page

About the Cosmic Lotus Mandala

The Cosmic Lotus Mandala is a 8-fold lotus mandala: every motif repeats 8 times around the center. It is built from 5 rings of teardrops, scallops and dots, from a small flower in the middle to the wide outer border.

This is a medium mandala with more and smaller spaces – ideal for teens and adults who enjoy a longer, mindful coloring session. Most people finish it in about an hour or more with fine-tip markers or sharp colored pencils.

How to Color This Mandala

Start in the center and work outwards ring by ring, so your hand doesn't smudge finished parts. Choose 3 to 5 colors and repeat them, so the mandala looks balanced.

• Teardrops: a tiny white spot left uncolored makes them look like shiny drops.
• Scallops: scalloped edges look pretty in a lighter shade of the ring next to them.
• Dots: dots are perfect for a pop of accent color, like gold or a bright contrast.

Color Ideas

• Lotus flowers look lovely in pink, magenta and white petals over teal and green.
• Autumn: rust, mustard, burgundy and copper.
• Ocean: teal, turquoise, navy and sandy beige.

Did You Know?

Eight-fold symmetry is common in traditional mandalas and rose windows – the design can be split into eight equal slices.

More Mandalas

Like this design? Try the Cosmic Flower Mandala and Lacy Garden Mandala, or browse our relaxing mandala coloring pages for adults with tips for mindful coloring.