Materials needed

An area with natural materials such as leaves, stones, twigs, etc.

Notes for facilitation

Encourage participants to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid breaking or damaging living trees, flowers, or creatures.

Activity structure

Introduction (15 minutes):

  • Discuss mandalas as symbols of unity and balance.
  • Show examples (on paper or digitally) to provide inspiration.

Explore and Collect (30-45 minutes):

  • In pairs or small groups, participants gather natural materials from the environment to contribute to a shared mandala.
  • Set clear boundaries to ensure that no plants or animals are harmed.

Design and Create (1 hour):

  • The entire group collaborates to design and build one large mandala.
  • Encourage communication, compromise, and shared decision-making.

Reflection (30 minutes):

  • Once completed, sit in a circle around the mandala and discuss: