Meditation
is a healing method that helps to control and calm the mind and body. With
meditation, the body and mind are relaxed. It reduces the stress, tension and
tantrums brought by life. At the same time, meditation, which allows you to
discover yourself, helps people to feel more comfortable and peaceful.
There are
many types of meditation. You can meditate by choosing the most suitable
meditation method for you. Mandala meditation is one of these types of
meditation. Mandala meditation includes compositions that are thought to
represent the universe in Buddhism and Hinduism. Mandala means circle in
Sanskrit. Mandalas are drawings that contain different shapes and are believed
to contain some secrets of the universe.
The goal in
mandala meditation is to free the mind. Mandala meditation focuses only on
these drawings. In this meditation, the focus is on the shape, trying to stay
in the moment and only think about the shape. The purpose of this meditation is
to stay in the moment and observe the shape.
Mandalas
are drawings created symmetrically, starting from the center point of certain
geometric drawings. Mandala drawings are phenomena that symbolize the life
cycle. Mandala is practiced in order for man to form a unity with the universe.
Mandala is
drawn with deep concentration. Therefore, while drawing a mandala, the mind
becomes calm and clear, and inner peace increases. The hustle and bustle of
daily life, stressful and brisk flow slows down with mandala and clears the
mind.
With the
calming and therapeutic aspects of mandala meditation, you can get rid of the
stress and tension you experience in your daily life, and regain your attention
more easily and longer. At the same time, you can learn calmness and composure,
and get the chance to discover your own creative world.
How to Do Mandala Meditation?
Mandala
meditation can be practiced accompanied by music and painting mandala shapes.
Painting detailed drawings will cause your mind to focus and become clear.
As you
begin the Mandala meditation, first breathe in and out a few times. Focus on
your breathing and relax. After you relax, slowly start looking at the mandala.
Try to focus only on that moment while looking. Try to think about the mandala.
The mind which remains only in that moment will slowly begin to be cleared and
calm down.
If you want
to draw a mandala, take a blank page and colored crayons with you and prepare
some soothing music.
Focus the
work on a purpose. Prepare yourself to reflect on your purpose. Calm down and
relax by taking deep breaths. Breathing exercises prepare you for meditation
and allow you to calm down. Thus, you prepare yourself for the mandala
meditation.
When you
are mentally and spiritually ready, prepare the colors you will use in the
figure and focus only on your purpose and the moment when you start drawing and
painting. Just stay in the moment and start thinking about the mandala. When
you are distracted in drawing, it is best to take a break. In the meantime, you
can prepare yourself again by taking deep breaths.
After
completing the mandala, you can put the mandala in an area where you can
remember what you were thinking at that moment. Thus, you return to the moment
of the mandala.
