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MANDALAS
INDIA/ TIBET
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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.
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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.
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WHAT SHAPES, LINES, AND PATTERNS COULD REPRESENT PART OF WHO YOU ARE?
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WHAT KINDS OF LINES MAKE UP THE DIFFERENT LAYERS?
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WHAT SHAPES DO YOU SEE?
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WHAT SYMBOLS ARE A PART OF YOUR LIFE?
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WHAT WILL YOUR PERSONAL MANDALA LOOK LIKE? WHAT WILL BE IN THE CENTER?
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ADDING COLOR
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ZEN TANGLES
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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!