Buddhism assignment



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What is a mandala?

A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms.

Mandalas can contain both geometric and organic forms. They can also contain recognizable images that carry meaning for the person who is creating it.

In essence, mandalas represent the connection between our inner worlds and outer reality. Designing your own mandalas can be both inspirational and therapeutic.



Create your own mandala

When you create your own mandala, think of it as an echo of your soul. Drawing and coloring a mandala can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you look inside yourself and find the shapes, colors and patterns to represent anything from your current state of mind to your most deeply-desired wish for yourself, for a loved one, or for humanity.

You can design a mandala to symbolize a state of mind that you would like to achieve. Mandalas are great tools for meditation and increasing self-awareness. Many different cultures around the world use mandalas in their spiritual practices.

The best thing about designing your own mandalas is that you have the freedom to choose whatever shapes and colors that you feel express your sense of self and your view of reality. Your mandala is yours, and you have the freedom to use your creativity to create a mandala drawing that is uniquely you.



Materials needed:

You don't need many materials to learn how to draw a mandala. All you need is: paper, pencil, ruler, and eraser.

To color in your mandala: your choice of http://www.tqlkg.com/al102snrflj488569b84659ea85ccrayons, pencil crayons, marker, watercolour, coloured sand or any other type of art material for coloring.

* You can also use a compass http://www.ftjcfx.com/8066qmqeki377458a73548d974bif you like - this will be covered in the steps below.



Criteria

  • follow the conventions of a mandala (i.e. follow the steps that below)

  • contain a variety of geometric shapes, symbolic images, and colours

  • be original, creative, and unique

  • one page description of the symbolism

Evaluation Rubric

CRITERIA

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Knowledge (mandala)













  • follows the conventions of mandala making (geometric shape, colour, images)

demonstrates limited knowledge of the conventions of mandala making

demonstrates some knowledge of the conventions of mandala making

demonstrates good knowledge of the conventions of mandala making

demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the conventions of mandala making

Thinking (mandala)













  • originality, creativity and uniqueness of mandala design

limited originality, creativity and uniqueness of mandala design

some originality, creativity and uniqueness of mandala design

good originality, creativity and uniqueness of mandala design

exceptional originality, creativity and uniqueness of mandala design

Communication (mandala)













  • visual appeal (neatness, colour, etc.)

limited visual appeal

some visual appeal

good visual appeal

exceptional visual appeal

Application (description)













  • meaning and significance of various elements (i.e. symbols, shapes, colour)

meaning and significance of elements in mandala is limited in clarity and not symbolic

meaning and significance of elements in mandala is somewhat clear and symbolic

meaning and significance of elements in mandala is clear and symbolic

meaning and significance of elements in mandala are exceptionally clear and symbolic

Let's get started!

How to Draw a Mandala

how to draw a mandala

The first step in how to draw a mandala is to measure out your paper into a square shape. The square can be as big or as small as you like. The bigger the square, the more room you will have for putting in lots of detail and color. I made my square 8" x 8".

Next, use your ruler and a pencil to draw a dot in the very center of the square, as shown above.

how to draw a mandala

The next step in how to draw a mandala is to draw a series of circles around this dot. Once you've drawn the dot in the center of your square, one easy way to draw circles is to use a compass. If you don't have a compass, don't worry - drawing circles is easy if you follow these steps:

Using your ruler, measure out 1/2" (or more or less - depending on your preference) from the center dot. Make a mark 1/2" above, below, to the left and to the right of the center dot, as shown above.

how to draw a mandala

Next, measure out another distance from the center dot. I chose 1.5" from the center dot. Using the same process as before, make a mark at this same distance on top, below, to the left and to the right of the center dot.

You can continue making as many rows of these dots as you like. I chose to make 3 rows of dots, as you can see above.

The important thing is to make sure that the dots you make are all equidistant from the center dot.



how to draw a mandala

Now that you've drawn your dots, it's time to connect them. Draw a straight vertical line connecting the dots that go up and down, and a straight horizontal line connecting the dots that go one either side. See above for an example of this step in how to draw a mandala.



how to draw a mandala

Next, draw another series of dots at the same distances from the center as your first series of dots. See the example above. The yellow arrows point to where the new row of dots will be located. Try to make them at a 45 degree angle to the perpendicular lines.

Draw four rows of dots, making a large x shape. See the example above.

how to draw a mandala

Next, use your ruler to connect the dots you just made. Now your picture should look like the picture above.



how to draw a mandala

Now you'll want to connect the dots into circles. To do this, start at one dot, and draw a curved line to the next dot, and so on.

Just make sure you draw lightly enough that you can easily erase any mistakes.

how to draw a mandala

Now that you've drawn the basic outline for your mandala, you can begin drawing designs in your mandala!



You can start from the center, or you can start from anywhere where you feel inspired to make some marks.

Source: http://www.art-is-fun.com/how-to-draw-a-mandala.html
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