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Mandalas
(Sounds like: mon-dah-lah)
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The word Mandala (pronunciation mon- dah- lah) means "circle". A Mandala represents wholeness, a cosmic diagram reminding us of our relation to infinity, extending beyond and within our bodies and minds.
The mandala appears to us in all aspects of life, the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and more obviously the circles of life encompassing friends, family and communities.
Mandalas are circular designs symbolizing the notion that life is never ending. Many mandalas have spiritual significance to an individual or group of individuals. The Hindus were one of the first people to use a mandala as a spiritual tool, but the mandalas most individuals are familiar with, are ones made by Buddhists.
Mandalas are used for meditation purposes allowing the individual meditating to become one with the universe. There are not many who are able to achieve this state of mind from just studying a mandala. The symbolism behind the creation of a mandala can have significant meaning for many individuals whether they are Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Pagan or of any other religious orientation.
Creating a mandala
The internet has a wealth of mandalas and their meanings. Many sites have mandalas ready for colouring as a free copy or download. It is always best to select colours intuitively. With the assistance of Spirit and Destiny magazine find below colours and their symbolic meanings to assist you making your mandala colour choice:
RED for strength, high energy
PINK for love, intuition
ORANGE for creativity, transformation, self-awareness
YELLOW for learning, wisdom, laughter and happiness
GREEN for physical healing, psychic ability, love of nature and caring
BLUE for emotional healding, inner peace and meditation
PURPLE for all things spiritual
WHITE for spiritual focus
BLACK for mystery, deep thinking and individuality
Source: http://spiritualawakening.weebly.com/mandalas-what-are-they.html
The mandala appears to us in all aspects of life, the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and more obviously the circles of life encompassing friends, family and communities.
Mandalas are circular designs symbolizing the notion that life is never ending. Many mandalas have spiritual significance to an individual or group of individuals. The Hindus were one of the first people to use a mandala as a spiritual tool, but the mandalas most individuals are familiar with, are ones made by Buddhists.
Mandalas are used for meditation purposes allowing the individual meditating to become one with the universe. There are not many who are able to achieve this state of mind from just studying a mandala. The symbolism behind the creation of a mandala can have significant meaning for many individuals whether they are Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Pagan or of any other religious orientation.
Creating a mandala
The internet has a wealth of mandalas and their meanings. Many sites have mandalas ready for colouring as a free copy or download. It is always best to select colours intuitively. With the assistance of Spirit and Destiny magazine find below colours and their symbolic meanings to assist you making your mandala colour choice:
RED for strength, high energy
PINK for love, intuition
ORANGE for creativity, transformation, self-awareness
YELLOW for learning, wisdom, laughter and happiness
GREEN for physical healing, psychic ability, love of nature and caring
BLUE for emotional healding, inner peace and meditation
PURPLE for all things spiritual
WHITE for spiritual focus
BLACK for mystery, deep thinking and individuality
Source: http://spiritualawakening.weebly.com/mandalas-what-are-they.html
Set an Intention
1) Set your intention
2) Once you're settled in mind and body, focus on the colours you feel are helpful for your purpose, and get them ready.
3) Focus on your intention as you begin to colour. It might help to repeat the words that express your intention as you do so.
2) Once you're settled in mind and body, focus on the colours you feel are helpful for your purpose, and get them ready.
3) Focus on your intention as you begin to colour. It might help to repeat the words that express your intention as you do so.
