Susanne F. Fincher Livres

48 portable mandala designs to color that provide a pathway to deeper meaning and personal growth--from the author of the popular Coloring Mandalas series.     Coloring the traditional circular designs known as mandalas is a meditative practice, a healing exercise in times of crisis, and a pleasurable act of creativity. As a symbol of the Self, the mandala provides a connection to our innermost being. The forty-eight drawings presented here for coloring include designs inspired by forms of nature, Native American and Tibetan sand paintings, Hindu yantras, Turkish mosaics, and the art of M. C. Escher. These mandalas are organized according to the Great Round of Mandala, a scheme of twelve archetypal stages that represents a complete cycle of personal growth. Thus, to do the coloring book from start to finish will carry the reader through a balanced experience of change, guided by the accompanying text.

Exploring the history and cultural significance of mandalas, this book delves into their role as symbols of inner truth. Susanne Fincher provides a step-by-step guide for creating personalized mandalas, including advice on selecting art materials and techniques. The symbolism of colors, numbers, shapes, and motifs is discussed, enhancing the understanding of their meanings. Additionally, illustrated case histories showcase individuals who have effectively utilized these methods for self-discovery and personal growth.

Featuring 72 intricate mandala designs, this adult coloring book promotes balance, harmony, and well-being. Created by the author of the popular Coloring Mandalas series, it offers a portable way to engage in mindfulness and relaxation through art. Each design invites creativity and provides a therapeutic escape, making it an ideal companion for those seeking tranquility in their busy lives.

42 mandala designs that promote confidence, energy, and purpose presented in a portable package--from the author of the popular Coloring Mandalas series. Coloring mandalas is a creative activity that can help us feel connected to ourselves and the world. The forty-two designs in this book focus on using mandalas as a way to claim our own truths and to find our way in the world. The coloring templates evoke both a feeling of steady, centered being (through designs that represent integration and self-realization) and a feeling of active, skillful doing (through designs that represent action and functioning in the world). As a whole, Coloring for Insight provides a creative and insightful path toward self-knowledge.

Unlock the mystery and magic of sacred geometry to create mandalas using ancient design principles. Pythagoras believed that mathematical truths shift the psyche closer to divine perfection. The Fibonacci sequence has been found to exist in patterns throughout nature. C. G. Jung thought that contemplating the mandala could unveil the unconscious. The designs here draw on the vast history and knowledge once thought esoteric, now available as tools for cultivating spiritual and psychological well-being. Create your own mandala based on geometry, numbers, and signs, or color a mandala as a meditative process to tap into your creativity and intuition. However you use this guide, geometry can be a pathway to grasping who you are, where you belong, and what you are to do. Discover how this timeless practice can help you on your journey of self-realization!

Malování tradičních kruhových obrazců, známých jako mandaly, je meditační technikou, léčebným postupem v obdobích krize a příjemnou tvořivou činností. Mandaly nám jakožto symboly Bytostného Já umožňují navázat spojení s naším nejhlubším bytím. V této knize najdete 48 mandal k vybarvování, které jsou inspirovány přírodními formami, indiánskými a tibetskými pískovými kresbami, hinduistickými jantrami, tureckými mozaikami, vhledy svaté Hildegardy z Bingenu a uměním M. C. Eschera. Tyto mandaly jsou uspořádány podle Velkého kola mandaly – dvanácti archetypálních fází, které představují úplný cyklus našeho osobního růstu. Jestliže budete vybarvovat tyto mandaly v uvedeném pořadí, budete provedeni vyváženou zkušeností proměny a obdržíte pokyny v podobě doprovodného textu ke každé mandale.

Tato kniha je praktickým a inspirativním návodem k vytváření kruhových obrazců známých jako mandaly. Susanne Fincher zasvěcuje čtenáře do dějin a rituální praxe v různých kulturách světa. Osvětluje správný výběr materiálu, technik a barev, aby si každý mohl vytvářet mandaly sám. Navíc čtenářům pomáhá porozumět symbolickému významu barev, čísel, tvarů a motivů, jakými jsou například ptáci či květiny. V knize Vytváření mandaly se dočteme o několika známých případech lidí, kteří techniku kreslení mandal s úspěchem používali.