The Rainbow Path
Found in varied forms throughout the world, this ancient and beautiful “keyhole door” symbol is the Sunburst Mandala. It is an image describing the soul’s journey of awakening to the pure Self within, as well as the origin and unfolding of the creation. This universal symbol encompasses the Sunburst teachings and can be used as a tool of inspiration; it can be studied and meditated upon.
The eight rainbow-colored sections of this mandala symbolize the Eightfold Path of Conscious Living. The primary path is meditation, the foundation for all the others. Through these practices, we can unlock inner doors to the Divine Spirit within, giving us the strength to live a loving and compassionate life.
The Eightfold Path of Conscious Living
Meditation | Association |
Conduct | Nourishment |
Study | Work |
Speech | Re-creation |
The petals around the center of the mandala represent twelve energies of virtue. These energies emanate out of the first creation of light, the consciousness and energy of the Christ. Corresponding to the twelve astrological signs, they sustain all creation with their healing love.
The Twelve Virtues
Loyalty……………… | Aries | Equanimity………. | Libra |
Patience…………….. | Taurus | Courage………….. | Scorpio |
Honesty…………….. | Gemini | Humility………….. | Sagittarius |
Perseverance…….. | Cancer | Temperance…….. | Capricorn |
Compassion……….. | Leo | Charity……………. | Aquarius |
Continence………… | Virgo | Faith……………….. | Pisces |
Making the effort to walk the Eightfold Path and exemplify the Twelve Virtues in daily life will quicken your awakening in divine consciousness.