THANGKA MANDALA
ABOUT MANDALAS & MEDITATION
In various spiritual traditions, mandalas are used as an important meditation tool – a means to focusing the attention of practitioners. Used as a spiritual guidance tool, mandalas help establish a sacred space. They act as an aid to meditation and trance induction.
Because of its symmetrical shape, our attention is immediately directed to the centre. The design of the mandala absorbs the mind in such a way that chattering thoughts may cease.
The mandala acts as a support for the meditating person. The design is something to be repeatedly contemplated to the point of saturation. A mandala can have an almost hypnotic effect. By letting the creative (right side) hemisphere of our mind run a little more freely we give our analytical mind the chance to rest.
There are four variations to choose from - please proceed to each section and find the one that calls you
Prices from - £55
(10% of each mandala sold will go to Ukraine - to support the children)
STEPS TO MEDITATING WITH MANDALA
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Choose a Mandala that appeals to you or its meaning resonates with you.
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Set an intention before focusing on it.
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Once you have set your intention, begin to focus on the mandala.
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Let your eyes take in the beauty of the designs, allowing your mind to wander as it will. If your mind begins to chatter (i.e., I should do laundry, I need to pick up the kids, simply bring your attention back to the beauty of the mandala.
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Get inside the mandala.Let it absorb all of your attention.As you fall into the mandala, you will begin to feel lighter, and intuitive thoughts may arise.
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Relax and float with the thoughts and feelings that come to you.
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If you begin to feel lost, uncomfortable or if you get the “chatter” again, simply focus your attention back on meditating with the mandala.Meditating will leave you more relaxed, giving you a resolution or clarity concerning the intention that was set before the meditation.