Hoffman Contest

The Annual
HOFFMAN MANDALA CONTEST

Calling all Hoffman Alumni!

CREATE A MANDALA FOR A CHANCE TO WIN YOUR CHOICE OF ENROLLMENT IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:

mandala montage
What is a mandala?

A mandala is an artistic creation made within a circle. Used in many spiritual traditions, mandalas often represent the universe within – a means of visually expressing what’s happening for you internally.

“A mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form, and its creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering into one of joy.” – Source

“A mandala generally represents the spiritual journey, starting from outside to the inner core, through layers.” – Source

To view examples of past submissions please click here!

Rules & Permissions for Mandala Contest:
  • Design your mandala as a reflection of this year’s theme: Radiance!
  • You must be a Hoffman alumni to enter.
  • Entries will be accepted from Feb. 1–Feb. 28, 2026.
  • Any medium is welcome! (Pencils, pens, crayons, water color, graphic design, etc.) Please note: solely AI generated work is accepted but not eligible to win. You may choose to combine AI with other mediums to be included in the judging.
  • To submit your mandala:
    Click the “Submit Your Mandala” button below. You will be able to upload your jpeg image at the bottom of the form and submit. Upload a 300dpi or larger jpeg, 8″ X 8″ square (2400px X 2400px); if the mandala is on paper, it’s best to scan the mandala with your phone to submit. A second option is to take a well-lit photo of it to submit.
  • Entries must be received by Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 5 PM PST.
  • We will announce the winner on Instagram near the end of March.
  • You can download different mandala templates here. Simply print out the template that best supports the creation of the mandala you envision.
  • By entering this contest, you agree to the following statement: By submitting my mandala artwork for the Annual Hoffman Mandala Contest, I hereby grant permission to the Hoffman Institute Foundation to repurpose, reproduce, and share my design.

Let your creativity flow through your Quadrinity!

Submit Your Mandala!

Write a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.