Sacred Arts: Mandala

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The mandala is an ancient sacred symbol that interweaves spiritual, psychological, and physical aspects of personal and cultural beliefs. In many traditions, the mandala diagrams the origins of creation and is an organizing force through which spiritual energy is accessed. In contemporary times, the psychologist Carl Jung explored this potent form as the central energy from which an individual's grown and movement toward wholeness originate. This course focuses on a personal exploration of the mandala through a variety of experiential exercises. Coursework includes meditative practices such as mindfulness and centering prayer, and a variety of creative practices including collage, mixed media, the use of two- and three-dimensional materials, and poetry. A modest materials fee will be assessed for this course.