Interdisciplinary Connections

Rethinking Radial Balance

By Krissy Ponden, posted on Oct 4, 2023

The word mandala comes from the Sanskrit meaning “circle,” and in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, it is a sacred symbol that is used for meditation and as a representation of the universe. After noticing the ubiquity of adult coloring books featuring mandalas, I began to question my own teaching of these designs and how I could alter the lesson to be more inclusive of cultures and to avoid misrepresenting or appropriating them.

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