Found this mandala design on the doors of Barnes & Noble in Union Square. It reminded me of the Medicine Buddha Mandala a bit because of the squares and the green (nature reminiscent) coloring.
This blog explores symmetry types as manifested in mandalas and border patterns, in the streets of Manhattan, and beyond. It is for students in Professor Kirby’s classes, and anyone else who’s interested in spinning out the mathematical ramifications of mandalas and border patterns.