Community Truth Mandala: Releasing Collective Anger

501 Arthur Street,Knoxville TN 37921

13 August, 2022

Description

A Truth Mandala is designed to hold the space to bear witness to one another's pain. Bringing out emotional pain to a shared space, via an embodied practice, has the capacity to build community, strengthen our ability to maintain emotional presence, and clarify our intention to work towards collective liberation. The ritual itself begins with a formal dedication of the Truth Mandala to the welfare of all beings and the healing of our world. People sit in a circle, creating a containment vessel to honor the truths being spoken and offering respectful support. It can be a very cathartic experience. This event is free, however, you may consider offering Dana/Energy Exchange to the facilitator or the Lotus Light center. We will gather informally beginning at 6 and circle ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. "Things are not getting worse, they are getting uncovered. We must hold each other tight and continue to pull back the veil." ~ Adrienne Maree Brown