Color Wheel Mandalas Mandala A geometric design intended

Color Wheel Mandalas

Mandala • A geometric design intended to symbolize the universe. • Originally used in Buddhist and Hindu practices. • Manda-essence • La-container • Symbolizes the mind and body of the Buddha.

• The origin of the mandala is the center; a dot. It is free of dimensions and a gathering for energies to draw toward. • It represents outer and inner spaces. • The line, which is created by the dot, creates triangular shapes for the geometric patterns to develop. • Monks work together to complete the mandala.

• Each monk is assigned a section to complete. • The monks continue to work on one section at a time to ensure that one portion of the mandala does not get completed before another. • The perfect square shape represents the absolute space of wisdom. • Each space represents; loving kindness, compassion, sympathy, and equanimity.

Peaceful Dieties • • • Compassion Wisdom Courage Strength Quest for sacred knowledge

Wrathful Dieties • Struggles in overcoming one’s own alienation. • Inner inflictions that darken our thoughts, words, and deeds. • Fearful only to those who perceive them as such.

Masculine and Feminine • Male and female elements of opposites: – Love and hate – Wrong and right – Good and bad • Metaphor for enlightenment. – – – Satisfaction Bliss Harmony Unity Completion

Color Representations • White-Delusion of ignorance becomes the wisdom of reality. • Yellow- Delusion of pride becomes the wisdom of sameness.

Color Representations • Red- Delusion of attachment becomes the wisdom of accomplishment. • Green- Delusion of jealousy becomes the wisdom of accomplishment. • Blue- Delusion of anger becomes the mirror like wisdom.

Origins of Mandalas • Nature: graceful, rounded forms. – Curves, arcs, coils, and spirals • India: container of essence • Celtic: One, unbroken line often called the “love knot” • Christian: Represented in rose windows and labyrinths • Islamic: Abstract, geometric shapes

• Navajo: Sand paintings, dream catchers, and medicine wheels. – Animals – Forces of nature • Tibetan: Powdered marble and precious stone – Same designs found in each section – Center of the universe which a fully awakened being abides • Jungian: Spontaneous mandala – Unlimited style, format and symbols – Represent the Self

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Paul Heussenstamm • Mandalas opened the symbolic language of the soul. • Opened the doorway to the unconscious • Developed a deep understanding in the patterns, symbols, and currents of nature. • Deepened his relationship to his own soul’s unfoldment and development. • Travelling, nature, and his own religion have all impacted his artwork.