Tibetan Sand Mandalas

What is the primary purpose of creating Tibetan Sand Mandalas within Tibetan Buddhism?

• Artistic expression
• Meditation and healing
• Agricultural planning
• Military strategy
• Spiritual awakening

Which of the following symbols might be included in a Tibetan Sand Mandala to represent the cycle of life? Check all that apply.

• Lotus flower
• Moon phases
• Sword
• Wheel of Dharma
• Ocean waves

Fill in the blanks: Tibetan Sand Mandalas are used as a tool for __________, expressing the concept of __________.

• "meditation", "impermanence"
• "art", "beauty"
• "teaching", "wisdom"
• "healing", "community"
• "expression", "creativity"

Analyze the following Mandala design elements: lotus flower, wheel of Dharma, and the color blue. What do each of these elements symbolize in the context of Tibetan Buddhism?

• Enlightenment, the teaching of Buddha, serenity
• Agricultural cycles, military strategies, sadness
• Legal systems, financial stability, happiness
• Artistic skills, physical strength, intelligence
• Nature's beauty, human endurance, peace

Given the meticulous process involved in creating Tibetan Sand Mandalas, what skills would a school counselor need to effectively teach students this art form?

• Patience and precision
• Athletic ability
• Financial acumen
• Legal expertise
• Creative thinking

Comparing Tibetan Sand Mandalas to other forms of meditation, discuss the unique benefits and challenges of incorporating Mandalas into mindfulness education for students.

• "unique benefits", "specific challenges"
• "general advantages", "common obstacles"
• "distinctive rewards", "particular difficulties"
• "exclusive perks", "individual hurdles"
• "particular advantages", "unique barriers"