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Mandala Source Book
Mandalas are symbolic pictures used in meditation. They express through symbolism something innate in ourselves, and can lead us to new levels of peace and awareness. Within the pages of Mandala Source Book you will find 150 examples to use as motifs such as: the lotus, fire, animals, heavenly bodies, the tai chi symbol, birds, clouds, the Buddha, angels, rainbows, and gardens. Each is often used with abstract interlocking forms including triangles and spirals. This wonderful book is sure to guide you on a journey of inner transformation through step-by-step meditations and inspirational quotes. Each image is a refuge where you can recharge and reconnect with your essential self. Visualize yourself with the healing power of the sun or the courage of the lion or gazing on an orchard of apples to explore your hidden talents.
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464 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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David Fontana
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David G.J. Fontana FBPsS was a British psychologist, parapsychologist and author. He was Professor of Psychology at Cardiff University. He was also visiting professor at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Algarve.
David G.J. Fontana FBPsS was a British psychologist, parapsychologist and author. He was Professor of Psychology at Cardiff University. He was also visiting professor at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Algarve.
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February 25, 2014
{NB: I was given this book as the winner of GoodReads/First Reads in hopes I would review it. However, all opinions are 100% mine. I am also a practitioner of meditation and a second degree Reiki]
This is a very hard book to review. Reviews require careful reading of the whole book, and in the beginning of the book it is suggested that you not do that. So, I struggled over many days trying to review the book without simply skimming the book.
I think the artwork is gorgeous. I cannot categorize all of these pieces as mandalas outside of the fact they are all circular in shape, which is what mandala means is Sanskrit. I found myself wanting to pull some of the pages for future framing. The meditation suggestions are lovely, but the overall feel of the book is a text, not an introduction to meditation.
I am sorry to say I am kind of disappointed in this book, but it sure is pretty
This is a very hard book to review. Reviews require careful reading of the whole book, and in the beginning of the book it is suggested that you not do that. So, I struggled over many days trying to review the book without simply skimming the book.
I think the artwork is gorgeous. I cannot categorize all of these pieces as mandalas outside of the fact they are all circular in shape, which is what mandala means is Sanskrit. I found myself wanting to pull some of the pages for future framing. The meditation suggestions are lovely, but the overall feel of the book is a text, not an introduction to meditation.
I am sorry to say I am kind of disappointed in this book, but it sure is pretty
June 15, 2015
Excellent intro into buddhism and the various types of buddhism around the world.
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