Mandalas and Yantras circles of compassion. Outline of a Mandala.
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MANDALAS
INDIA/ TIBET
MAP OF INDIA
THE MEANING OF MANDALA• The word "mandala" is from
the classical Indian language of Sanskrit, meaning "circle”.
• The circle is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. It represents the universe and life itself.
• It represents wholeness and unity in all aspects of life. Everything from the sun, moon, and earth, to circles of friends, family, and community.
WHAT MAKES UP WHO YOU ARE?IS IT SCHOOL, CHURCH, SPORTS ACTIVITIES,
CLUBS OR LIFE AT HOME?
In Tibet, Mandalas are a form of visual meditation. They represent a balance of life, death, and rebirth.
They bring us understanding of the self and of the universe around us.
WHAT SHAPES, LINES, AND PATTERNS COULD REPRESENT PART OF WHO YOU ARE?
WHAT KINDS OF LINES MAKE UP THE DIFFERENT LAYERS?
WHAT SHAPES DO YOU SEE?
WHAT SYMBOLS ARE A PART OF YOUR LIFE?
WHAT WILL YOUR PERSONAL MANDALA LOOK LIKE? WHAT WILL BE IN THE CENTER?
ADDING COLOR
ZEN TANGLES
STARTING YOUR MANDALA•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY2Q9mdj-2s•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJzZlT7I2dM•Today, just practice drawing as many different types of patterns you can think of that represent you!