Mandala

Mandala Creation in Photoshop: A Meditative Journey

"As you begin crafting mandalas in Photoshop, you're not just learning design tools—you’re stepping into a centuries-old tradition of focus, balance, and impermanence.

Tibetan monks spend 75 to 120 hours meticulously creating sand mandalas, placing each grain with intention and care. Once complete, they ritually destroy the mandala to symbolize the impermanence of life—a powerful reminder that beauty and meaning lie in the process, not just the product.

In Photoshop, you’ll use tools like:

• Shape and symmetry guides to build balanced patterns

• Brushes and gradients to add texture and depth

• Layers and masks to experiment without fear

• Transform and duplicate tools to create rhythm and repetition