I learned about mandalas when I met Japanese Mandala Artist Oruha last December 2013 when she came over to Davao City, Philippines to hold an exhibit for the survivors of Typhoon Pablo. During one of our meetings, Oruha took time to teach me how to create a mandala. It was a brief encounter. They say that a mandala is a symbolism of the Universe; I couldn't understand it back then but it taught me a new way to handle doodles.
Now, each time I make a mandala, I learn something new.
The first mandala that I made I gave to my friend from Hawaii Bruce Conching, during that time, he was also in Davao for an Ike Pono seminar. Over a few months, creating mandala taught me many things. One time, I was meditating on a mandala that Oruha gave me, I was focusing on the center point when suddenly, my mandala started moving - like an optical illusion. Colors started flying and dancing! I had to rub my eyes! Even after I rubbed my eyes, the colors continued dancing!
I couldn't get over the experience so I sent a message to Oruha about my experience. And she said, "Yes. Your mandala will tell you more." Since then, I felt the urge to create mandalas every time I get a chance to doodle.
This blog is all about my mandalas and the things that transpired during their creation.
The photo above is the one I made for myself. I created that as present to myself on an ordinary day.
To avoid being attached to my creations, the mandalas are now with my friends, acquaintances, or clients. When I hand it to them, I infuse it with prayer for prosperity, good health, and good fortune. Perhaps, it's the best gift I could give to someone.
More mandalas in this blog! Thanks for taking time to read!
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