Mandala is a Sanskrit
word that means "circle".
Both Hinduism and
Buddhism to increase
spiritual awareness.
Mandalas symbolize the
cyclical nature of the
universe, and people
often use them during
meditation.
Mandala from Nepal
Mandala showing the
Hindu god, Ganesh
Tibetan monk making a sand
mandala.
Mandala in Buddhist
culture.
Now, you will make
your own mandala!
Requirements for Hindu Mandalas
You must have 5 different pictures to
symbolize 5 different Hindu beliefs we have
learned about in class. Each belief must be
labeled.
Your mandala must be neatly colored and cut
out (if using the outline given in class).
You should use colored pencil to color your
mandala; no markers or highlighters please.
Paragraph Requirements
 Language of the Discipline: You need at least one
paragraph which explains each of the 5 Hindu beliefs you
made pictures for on your mandala (minimum 5 sentences).
 Patterns: You need a paragraph which compares at least 3
patterns between Hinduism and any other religion we have
studied this year. (minimum 5 sentences).
 Both paragraphs need to be either typed or neatly written in
blue or black ink.
 Name(s)/period/appear on the upper right hand corner of
your paragraphs.