Lesson Seven: Make a Mandala
Do Now:
Review your class notes pertaining to Buddhist beliefs (days 5 and 6).
Write down a quick summary of the noble truths.
Aim:
Create a Sand Mandala and experience the second and third noble truths.
Steps:
Define Mandala*
Review instructions one,
two, three
Resource materials
Design and create mandalas
CLEAN UP
Review
HW: Write a paragraph describing
your experience creating the mandala. Write a second paragraph exploring
your reaction to the process of honoring and then dismantling of your creation.
What lessons can be drawn form this experience?
*A sanskrit word meaning "circle".
Mandalas are symbols of the Universe and its energy.
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