PICTURES FROM A MANDALA WORKSHOP

I am happy that so many people are interested in seeing this blog unfold.  This morning I lead the meditation session at our ashram .  I spoke about "the two minds" of man.  The one being the ordinary conditioned mind filled with all the thoughts of who we think we are and what happened and what will happen.... worries and concerns.  This is what most of us consider ourselves to be.  This is the mind that, when we believe it or cling to its notions about how things are,  drives us crazy!  But there is another "mind" always present;  always full and complete, unconditioned, ever free, watching. When we can dip into the uncharted waters of this unconditioned mind we experience the fulness, happiness and peace that are inherent within us.  This is always a possibility for us.  Meditation practice facilitates our becoming aware.

Mandalas are traditionally symbols of this unconditioned sacred aspect of life.  In our Mandala Workshops we create group mandalas as well as individual ones.  At home you can create your own within the confines of a drawn circle or you can purchase books which contain mandala patterns to color in.

Here are some pictures from a workshop. Thank you so much for your support.  Thanks also to my friend Steve who inspired me to do a blog. (Steve's blog:  http://comments4today.blogspot.com/  )