History

Sand paintings of the Navajo Indian tribe tell stories of the journeys and adventures of heroes in different incarnations.

Here, two shamans – the Great Serpent and the Bear – travel through the worlds, changing their appearance. No matter how complex the plot, such a painting keeps it whole and consistent.

History of Transformations

Place: North America

Time: 1st millennium AD

Material: sand

For reflection

What roles do you have to play in your life?

How do all these roles fit into a single plot?

What would the mandala of your character’s journey look like?

History of Transformations

Place: North America

Time: 1st millennium AD

Material: sand

History

Sand paintings of the Navajo Indian tribe tell stories of the journeys and adventures of heroes in different incarnations.

Here, two shamans – the Great Serpent and the Bear – travel through the worlds, changing their appearance. No matter how complex the plot, such a painting keeps it whole and consistent.

For reflection

What roles do you have to play in your life?

How do all these roles fit into a single plot?

What would the mandala of your character’s journey look like?

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