THE MAGIC OF CIRCLES: Mandalas from A to Z (20) Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road  SS

Monday, 9:30am – 11:00 am, April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19

The circle is the simplest yet most profound of all the symbols used by mankind.  We will explore its many meanings from cultures and religions around the world.  The class will include art, history, tales and stories, anthropology and philosophy as well as hands-on creation of personal mandalas.  Class size is limited to 15 people to ensure optimum participation.

Class 1: Introduction and overview of the Mandala as an archetypal symbol

Class 2: Mandalas from First Nation Cultures

Class 3: Mandalas from India

Class 4: Mandalas from China

Class 5: Mandalas Judaism and Christianity

Class 6: Mandalas of Wholeness and Balance

Leader: Sharon Sassaman, Ph.D. is a retired psychologist living in Saratoga Springs.  Her interest in mandalas was sparked by the work of Carl Jung many years ago.  She has continued to study their many manifestations in the wisdom traditions of the world.  While living in China for seven years, she studied the writings of Lao Tsu and collected samples of mandalas in her travels throughout Asia and India.