"The mandala is a map of the cosmos, it is the whole
universe in its essential plan, in its process of emanation and re-absorption. However,
the mandala is not only a cosmogram but likewise a psycho-cosmogram, the scheme of
disintegration from the One to the many and the reintegration from the many to the One, to
the Absolute Consciousness, entire and luminous. Thus the mandala is used in order to find
once more the unity of an un-diverted consciousness, and to restore in oneself the ideal
principle of things." Giuseppe Tucci, "The Theory and Practice of the
Mandala".
The traditional Tibetan mandala combines in its structure the five elements, the five
basic colours and the five seed syllable sounds - the ground of our being and that of
nature itself. All of which is further combined with the five skandhas (our
psycho-physical existence), the "five basic psychological/emotional attitudes",
and finally the "Five Buddha Qualities" – the "Intrinsic Wisdoms"
which are basic to existence as such.
From the understanding of the essence of the traditional mandala, Tarab Tulku has created
methods for self-development through contacting, enriching and balancing the five
element-energy-qualities at a physical level, a psychological level and an energy level
respectively, in order to develop a sound connection with the natural energies of inner
and outer existence. These methods will be taught and practised during the course.
Furthermore, the participants will have the opportunity to produce and gain insight into
their individual mandalas based on their own physical, psychological and energy
experiences of the element-qualities. They will thus be able to express and deepen these
basic energy-qualities, and to reveal impairments to be worked on.
In this way the participants will explore the different phenomena of the mandala and to
the best of their abilities heal and reveal the connections of their psycho-cosmogram in
accordance with the old Tibetan Wisdom of the Mandala.
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