“The ‘Gateway’ mandala focuses on a process that has happened to all of us at least once in our lives; the moment when coming face to face with our deepest fears becomes unavoidable; hours, days, sometimes months, during which we are forced to confront our hidden monsters.
These are phases in which an urgency arises for a way out of a situation that has become untenable, due to internal factors (the monsters within) or external ones (the monsters outside). In such cases a resolution is sought that leads to a condition of greater balance.
During such times of trial, we are required to constantly process doubt, all the while maintain a positive attitude of trust and openness to challenge.
Facing the unknown is the pivotal element around which both the Mandala and the subject’s corresponding emotional and cognitive state develop. The unknown is the great ‘other than self’ dimension with which we are called to engage, at least until we recognise it as a part of ourselves that demands to be helped to come to light.
Thus, ‘Gateway’ is both disruption and solution, both unknown and rediscovery, or birth.
This Mandala by Zammitti becomes synonymous with life; from the moment we arose from the womb, to when, through moments of abandonment and rediscovery, we find ourselves at the closing of the human cycle, in front of the gateway to the Supreme Mystery.
Graphically, there is a prominence of lotus flowers, quintessential symbols of beauty, purity, and spiritual rebirth. From the dark green centre, glimmers of light radiate, passing through yellow-pink areas and sinking into an abysmal dark green, all the way into orange, blue and indigo. It’s a joyride and a game, it’s struggle, rest and elation. It’s the separation from an unbearable condition, but, above all, it’s challenge, courage, safe harbour. It’s life.
Whoever lives with the awareness will recognise this mandala as their own.”
WHAT IS A MANDALA
A mandala is a sacred geometric design that originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. It is often depicted as a circle with intricate patterns and symbols radiating from the center. The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” and it represents the universe or the sacred space within it.
Mandalas are used as tools for meditation, spiritual reflection, and personal growth. They are believed to help individuals connect with their inner selves, find balance and harmony, and tap into a higher state of consciousness.
The design of a mandala is highly symbolic. The circular shape represents wholeness and unity, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things. The center of the mandala is considered the focal point, representing the center of our being or the divine essence within us.
Creating or engaging with mandalas can be a transformative practice, offering a pathway to inner peace, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.
“The ‘Gateway’ mandala focuses on a process that has happened to all of us at least once in our lives; the moment when coming face to face with our deepest fears becomes unavoidable; hours, days, sometimes months, during which we are forced to confront our hidden monsters.
These are phases in which an urgency arises for a way out of a situation that has become untenable, due to internal factors (the monsters within) or external ones (the monsters outside). In such cases a resolution is sought that leads to a condition of greater balance.
During such times of trial, we are required to constantly process doubt, all the while maintain a positive attitude of trust and openness to challenge.
Facing the unknown is the pivotal element around which both the Mandala and the subject’s corresponding emotional and cognitive state develop. The unknown is the great ‘other than self’ dimension with which we are called to engage, at least until we recognise it as a part of ourselves that demands to be helped to come to light.
Thus, ‘Gateway’ is both disruption and solution, both unknown and rediscovery, or birth.
This Mandala by Zammitti becomes synonymous with life; from the moment we arose from the womb, to when, through moments of abandonment and rediscovery, we find ourselves at the closing of the human cycle, in front of the gateway to the Supreme Mystery.
Graphically, there is a prominence of lotus flowers, quintessential symbols of beauty, purity, and spiritual rebirth. From the dark green centre, glimmers of light radiate, passing through yellow-pink areas and sinking into an abysmal dark green, all the way into orange, blue and indigo. It’s a joyride and a game, it’s struggle, rest and elation. It’s the separation from an unbearable condition, but, above all, it’s challenge, courage, safe harbour. It’s life.
Whoever lives with the awareness will recognise this mandala as their own.”
WHAT IS A MANDALA
A mandala is a sacred geometric design that originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. It is often depicted as a circle with intricate patterns and symbols radiating from the center. The word “mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” and it represents the universe or the sacred space within it.
Mandalas are used as tools for meditation, spiritual reflection, and personal growth. They are believed to help individuals connect with their inner selves, find balance and harmony, and tap into a higher state of consciousness.
The design of a mandala is highly symbolic. The circular shape represents wholeness and unity, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things. The center of the mandala is considered the focal point, representing the center of our being or the divine essence within us.
Creating or engaging with mandalas can be a transformative practice, offering a pathway to inner peace, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.