About Satori Circles

A Satori Circle™ is commonly known as a mandala. In Sanskrit, the mandala represents a connection to life energy or “source.” Simply translated, mandala means “circle.” Satori is a Japanese Buddhist term, translated to mean “enlightenment” or “awakening.” It refers to the experience of seeing into one’s true nature and the deep understanding that comes along with such an experience. And so, a Satori Circle is the manifestation of our own true nature at a given moment in the form of a mandala, or circle. The best way to create a Satori Circle is to begin at the center and work your way out. First, create one single stroke in one segment, then replicate that same, single stroke in the next segment. Slowly, mindfully, work your way around the circle, adding the single stroke to each segment. Next, create a second stroke, repeating it in each segment, working in the same circular direction. It can be helpful to turn the page as you are working and to always turn the page in the same direction. You may find yourself in a natural rhythm as you do this. It is through this step by step progression – one simple stroke after one simple stroke – that we are able to create remarkably beautiful and intricate patterns. Felt tip pens of varying thicknesses work exceptionally well to create striking contrast but anything will do - pencil, colored pencil, even a ballpoint pen. The examples offered in this book are black and white, but of course color can be used!Read their story