Frhonicmedire~ Erqush 102 Ane ENG 102/Cannon Spring 2019 EDUCATION MANDALA PROJECT ‘Overview: A mandala is a meaningful design made in the form of a circle. These special drawings ‘raditionally displayed highly intricate illustrations of religious signifieance and were used for meditation. Mandalas have since become a tool for displaying individual and cultural uniqueness the world over. ‘A-simple definition of the mandala is that it isa cireuar drawing made to represent the harmony and wholeness of life or the wholeness ofa person. Tibetans use mandalas for calming themselves and for contemplating the meaning of lie. Today, people often ereate mandalas to form a simple representation ‘of who they are. To make a mandala a person begins by thinking abou mls hat represent him or her. These symbols might include a dove to represent peace, a heat to represent love, or an open hand to represent friendship. The symbols a person chooses are then carefully drawn in the mandala Directions: For this project, you are going to create education mandals. Using the threeolumn chart ‘below, carefully consider images to include on your mandala, ‘Symbols Representing the Significant Educational Vis FOeaeg sonic PS orn icon a ae aly tunic s4mbaliaed Tithe mores Trefoving we tor Maat ed Mandala Autobiography Essay Using your mandala asthe basis for your writing create an autobiographical essay that reveals some significant aspects of your educational life. Your essay should describe the symbols you've chosen for yur mandala, what the symbols mean, and why they are significant representations of your educational life: You shoul also help your reader to understand how al these symbols come together to demonstrate ‘unity or wholeness, how they hold together to communicate the “essence” of who you are as a student. Essay Requirements: 2-3 pages, yped, double-spaced, Times New Roman, You must ave an 0) \OVOS introduction, three body paragraphs explaining the significance of three symbols, and a conclusion..(.n vS&” Tudo ‘ Due: Meeday January 22nd ‘psi 05 Note: Scan your mandala and pos it along with your essay Canvas, We will present January 4%725thFrovL Medin® Enqiish 407 AWL