Product Details
ISBN: 9781590305188
Category: General
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2009-12-01
Publisher: SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS INC
Illustrations: 16 page colour insert
Country of origin: USA
Pages: 256
Pagination: 256 pages, 16 page colour insert
Dimensions (mm): 234 x 186 x 22
Weight: 766g
The Mandala Workbook: A Creative Guide For Self-Exploration, Balance, And Well-Being
Mandala-making is fun, relaxing, and can show you things about yourself that may surprise you. Susanne Fincher invites you to make mandala creation a practice, and to experience the insights and delights it can provide. Based on ancient European artifacts, contemporary religious iconography, and traditional tantric art, mandalas are circular designs that offer a profound symbol of the wholeness of the self. The Mandala Workbookoffers a complete guide to mandala work, based on the Great Round—the twelve archetypal stages that represent a complete cycle of personal growth. Each chapter focuses on one stage and aims to fully engage readers in the meaning or purpose of that stage. Through a variety of step-by-step exercises and activities, each chapter provides mandala-making projects to help connect readers with the transformative powers of the mandala. Building on her previous books, Susanne Fincher highlights connections between the archetypal imagery of circles and working toward a balanced wholeness of self. This book combines theory and philosophy with practical and creative methods to present an engaging and hands-on approach to mandala work.