Where the sands blow, mandalas go.

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Mandalas are not just for Buddhist monks, though, and they do not have to be made of sand, Anyone can make a mandala, which means you can, too, You need a piece of paper, a paper plate (or something round), something to draw and color with (crayons, markers, pastels, colored pencils, or even sand if you would like), and a quiet spot, Then, start by drawing a big outer circle, using the paper plate as a guide, After that, draw whatever designs pop into your head, Be imaginative and use lots of odor and have fun. When you are done, hang your mandala up somewhere where you can see it and leave it there for a week or two, They say you can learn things from your mandala by looking at it; so, when you pass your mandala see if it tells you anything important.

Another great example of ephemeral artwork is the Tibetan sand mandala. What is a mandala? Mandala is a word that comes from the Hindu religion and translated mandala means "circle" or "completion." Usually it is used to describe a chart or a shape that represents the universe. A mandala can be many different shapes and sizes and can be made out of many different materials. Most often, mandalas are used as part of religious teaching and to help with meditation since making mandalas takes a lot of focus. Many different religions use some form of mandala, but probably the most well-known type of mandala is the sand mandala, which a group of Buddhist monks designed. A sand mandala is usually made on the floor of a Buddhist temple by a group of ...