Mandala Sourcebook

Mandalas are highly decorative, symmetrical diagrams used as a focal point in meditation. The 150 mandalas in this book are designed to appeal to any Westerner meditating today and require no expert knowledge or faith base. Some are based on traditional Tibetan mandalas, while others are inspired by nature, the night sky, mythology, weather, or architecture. All are accessible to those who are meditating for the first time. The book is divided into five distinct sections: Introduction to Mandalas; Toward Awareness; Natural Mandalas; Myth, Symbol and Cosmos; and Healing Mandalas. Each mandala is accompanied by a guided meditation that explores the symbolism of the design, making even the more elaborate patterns straightforward to use and enjoy. An authoritative introduction looks at the history of the mandalas, and outlines the various ways in which mandalas can be used in your meditative practice. With its full-page designs and easy-to-use meditation exercises, Mandala Source Book is an inspirational and practical resource for everyone interested in growing in peace, awareness and well-being through meditation.