Mandalas and Yantras circles of compassion. Outline of a Mandala.

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Mandalas and Yantras circles of compassion

Outline of a Mandala

A Yantra is a type of mandala that is more geometric

Mandalas are made for a spiritual purpose. The act of creating a Mandala is transformative for the maker and for the world.

The five colors 1. White Vairocana delusion/wisdom 2. YellowRatnasambhavapride/equity 3 Red Amitabha attachment/discernment 4 GreenAmoghassidhi jealousy/accomplishmnet 5 Blue Akshobhya anger/ peaceful wisdom The quadrants of the Mandala are typically divided into isoceles triangles of color, The quadrants of the Mandala are typically divided into isoceles triangles of color, including 4 of the above 5. including 4 of the above 5.

Think of mandala colors as jeweltones. Look for the 4 gates leading to the center…and imagine pulling the center up..to form a 3d image

The form The form A mandala is typically a circle within a square.The square structure has 4 “gates”. The gates represent loving kindness, compassion, sympathy and equity. There are concentric circles with images facing in towards the center. A mandala is typically a circle within a square.The square structure has 4 “gates”. The gates represent loving kindness, compassion, sympathy and equity. There are concentric circles with images facing in towards the center. Imagine that you enter through one of the gates and work your way to the center. Imagine that you enter through one of the gates and work your way to the center. Imagine that the mandala, although flat, represents a 3D reality that you can enter! Imagine that the mandala, although flat, represents a 3D reality that you can enter!

Your Mandala does not have to be traditional

Yantras are like mandalas in some ways. They are geometric and often have a more simple look.

Yantra or mandala? What do you think?

Your assignment: choose an intention: a day where you say only nice things, a day where you help at least one person Choose your intentionCreate a symbol to represent the deed Write the date for putting your intention into action on the back of your paper Draw your symbol in the center of your mandala