Download or read book Live Your Core written by Dr. Shipra Bhatia and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative expedition through the intricate beauty and profound wisdom of mandalas in this captivating exploration of their making, significance, technique, and the ten worlds of life they encompass. In " Live Your Core: Attaining Absolute Happiness through Mandala Mindfulness," renowned mandala artist, Harvard Record Holder, and spiritual guide Dr. Shipra Bhatia takes readers on an enchanting voyage into the heart of this ancient art form. Dr. Bhatia uncovers the universal threads that offer a profound insight into the timeless significance of mandalas across the globe. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, mandalas hold a profound spiritual significance. Dr. Shipra Bhatia explores the ten worlds of life, embodied in a mandala as understood in Buddhist philosophy. From hellish suffering to enlightenment, it demonstrates how mandalas can be powerful tools for self-reflection, healing, and personal growth. Furthermore, Dr. Bhatia provides a comprehensive analysis of her unique mandala creations. She guides readers to unlock the hidden messages and symbols embedded within their compositions. Through careful interpretation and thoughtful reflection, readers can gain deep insights into their subconscious mind, revealing hidden patterns, beliefs, and desires. This book is a transformative guide that invites readers to embark on a soul-stirring expedition through the mesmerizing world of mandalas. Whether you are an artist seeking inspiration or a spiritual seeker yearning for self-discovery, this book will awaken your senses and ignite a deeper connection to the universal truths within us all.
Download or read book Introducing Religion written by Willi Braun and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of religion encompasses ordinary human social practice and is not limited to the extraordinary or divine. 'Introducing Religion' brings together leading international scholars in the field of religious studies to examine religion as integral to everyday social practice. The book establishes a theoretical framework for the study of religion to analyse prayer, ritual, science, morality and politics in relation to the world's major religions. It will be of interest to students of theory and method in religious studies seeking a clear introduction to the multifaceted nature of religion.
Download or read book Art Therapy and Eating Disorders written by Mury Rabin and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art Therapy and Eating Disorders is a step-by-step approach to a new and extremely promising technique for treating people with eating disorders—children as well as adults, male and female sufferers alike—that has proven to be a crucial aid to identification, prevention, and intervention. Mury Rabin demonstrates how her award-winning art therapy technique, known as Phenomenal and Nonphenomenal Body Image Tasks or "PNBIT," can be used by clinicians other than art therapists and shows its effectiveness in combination with diverse therapeutic techniques. Unlike traditional therapy programs that treat symptoms, this technique focuses on root causes and consists of a series of tasks—some phenomenal: weight recording, mirror viewing, and body dimension estimates; others not: chromatic family line drawings and body image mandalas. The book includes five case studies that illustrate how the PNBIT technique functions in practice.
Download or read book James Joyce s Mandala written by Colm O’Shea and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sanskrit word mandala can be translated as "sacred circle." Within the circle sits a microcosm of the universe and/or consciousness, repre-sented by icons. Eastern civilizations developed the spiritual-artistic practice of creating mandalas—with sand, paint, and architecture—to high technical sophistication, making manifest a geometry with layers of esoteric meaning for both the mandala artist and the initiated spectator. James Joyce’s Mandala outlines and explains this iconic sacred geometry, and assesses to what extent Joyce’s works of literature, in particular Finnegans Wake, can be understood as mandalic constructs. Using exam-ples from Dubliners to the Wake, we see how fundamental to Joyce’s fiction is the issue of spiritual paralysis (a problem the mandala attempts to dissolve) and also how fascinated he was by geometric imagery and symmetry, the technical devices employed in mandala construction. This is the first book-length comparison of Joyce’s work with the mythic structure of the mandala. Never discounting the richness of Joyce’s genius, it uses his "collideorscape" to explore the secrets of the mandala principle as much as it uses mandala theory to illuminate his famed book of the night.
Download or read book COMPLETE MANDALA THERAPY COURSE written by Marcel Souza and published by Gavea. This book was released on with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a captivating exploration of the history and cultural significance of mandalas, the book offers readers a rich background on these intricate designs, highlighting their use in various traditions as powerful symbols for meditation, healing, and self-expression. The author delves into the psychological and spiritual dimensions of mandalas, explaining how these circular designs can serve as tools for self-discovery and emotional healing. A core feature of the book is its practical approach to mandala creation. Readers are guided through step-by-step processes for designing and coloring their own mandalas, with detailed instructions that make the art form accessible to beginners and engaging for experienced practitioners. This hands-on section is complemented by tips on selecting colors and patterns that resonate with the creator’s inner self, enhancing the therapeutic experience. "Complete Mandala Therapy Course" also teaches the art of mandala interpretation, offering insights into how the shapes, colors, and patterns within a mandala can reflect an individual's mental and emotional state. This understanding deepens the therapeutic process, allowing for a more profound connection between the creator and their artwork. With its blend of historical context, psychological insights, and practical instructions, this book is not just a guide to creating art; it's a journey into a meditative and introspective practice that promotes mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. "Complete Mandala Therapy Course" is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to harness the transformative power of mandalas in their personal or professional life.
Download or read book Nuclear Fusion with Polarized Fuel written by Giuseppe Ciullo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-13 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a detailed examination of the latest work on the potential of polarized fuel to realize the vision of energy production by nuclear fusion. It brings together contributions from nuclear physicists and fusion physicists with the aims of fostering exchange of information between the two communities, describing the current status in the field, and examining new ideas and projects under development. It is evident that polarized fuel can offer huge improvements for the first generation of fusion reactors and open new technological possibilities for future generations, including neutron lean reactors, which could be the most popular and sustainable energy production option to avoid environmental problems. Nevertheless, many questions must be resolved before polarized fuel can be used for energy production in the different reactor types. Readers will find this book to be a stimulating source of information on the key issues. It is based on contributions from leading scientists delivered at the meetings “Nuclear Fusion with Polarized Nucleons” (Trento, November 2013) and “PolFusion” (Ferrara, July 2015).
Download or read book Mandala Symbolism written by C. G. Jung and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: Mandalas.I. A Study in the Process of Individuation.II. Concerning Mandala SymbolismIndex Originally published in 1972. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Download or read book Multidisciplinary Research in Arts Science Commerce Volume 6 written by Chief Editor- Biplab Auddya, Editor- Dr. Mure Vijaya Kumar Reddy, Dr. Kamla dixit, Dr. Ruma Bhadauria , Mr. T.Balamurugan, Mr. Ravindra Anand Sapkale, V. Geetha and published by The Hill Publication. This book was released on 2024-09-19 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Illustrated History of the Mandala written by Kimiaki Tanaka and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone’s heard of mandalas; now we have a uniquely rich history and explanation of their history and meaning. This book is a history of the genesis and development of the mandala from the fifth and sixth centuries, when the mandala first appeared in India, to the eleventh century, when the Kalacakratantra appeared just before the disappearance of Buddhism in India. The 600 years of Indian esoteric Buddhism that concluded the 1,700-year history of Indian Buddhism could be said to have been the history of the development of the mandala. (The Kalacakratantra integrated earlier mandala theories into a single system and established a monumental system unprecedented in the history of esoteric Buddhism. It was thus the culmination of the development of Indian Buddhism over a period of 1,700 years.) The analysis is at the micro level and includes numerous illustrations and charts. Particular attention is paid to proper names, mudras, and mantras that have been overlooked by scholars in philosophy and doctrine, and the author tackles issues that cannot be explained solely from a historical viewpoint, such as geometric patterns, the arrangement of deities, the colors, and their meaning in Buddhist doctrine.
Download or read book The Mandala Coloring Kit written by Duncan Baird Publishers and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with the 12 greeting cards, high-quality pencils, and a stunningly designed guide, this beautiful kit contains something priceless: enhanced health, well-being, and creativity. Each card features the outline of an inspirational mandala; the meditative process of coloring it in creates feelings of calm, relaxation, and even rejuvenation. Intensify that wonderful sensation with the help of the attractive "Mandala Meditation" book, which provides fascinating historical background, as well as full-color versions of the mandalas on the cards. The handbook encourages effective mandala meditation, shows how to fine-tune self-expression, and explains the symbolic and spiritual meanings associated with various colors. Best of all, by sending out the finished cards, the artist can spread the joy and healing to friends and family.
Download or read book Ma alas and Yantras in the Hindu Traditions written by Gudrun Bühnemann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years maṇḍalas have attracted much interest among a wider public. The main focus of such interest has been directed toward Tibetan maṇḍalas, specimens of which have been included in numerous publications. But maṇḍalas are found across a wide spectrum of South Asian religious traditions, including those of the Hindus and Jains. Hindu maṇḍalas and yantras have hardly been researched. This book attempts to fill this gap by clarifying important aspects of maṇḍalas and yantras in specific Hindu traditions through investigations by renowned specialists in the field. Its chapters explore maṇḍalas and yantras in the Smārta, Pāñcarātra, Śaiva and Śākta traditions. An essay on the vāstupuruṣamaṇḍala and its relationship to architecture is also included. With 13 colour plates.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Paris written by David Applefield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-01-10 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive travel guide to Paris, France, with maps and information on hotels and over sixty restaurants, cultural and historic sights, and shopping and entertainment venues.
Download or read book From Outcasts to Emperors Shingon Ritsu and the Ma ju r Cult in Medieval Japan written by David Quinter and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In From Outcasts to Emperors, David Quinter illuminates the Shingon Ritsu movement founded by the charismatic monk Eison (1201–90) at Saidaiji in Nara, Japan. The book’s focus on Eison and his disciples’ involvement in the cult of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva reveals their innovative synthesis of Shingon esotericism, Buddhist discipline (Ritsu; Sk. vinaya), icon and temple construction, and social welfare activities as the cult embraced a spectrum of supporters, from outcasts to warrior and imperial rulers. In so doing, the book redresses typical portrayals of “Kamakura Buddhism” that cast Eison and other Nara Buddhist leaders merely as conservative reformers, rather than creative innovators, amid the dynamic religious and social changes of medieval Japan.
Download or read book Small States and International Security written by Clive Archer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains what ‘small’ states are and explores their current security challenges, in general terms and through specific examples. It reflects the shift from traditional security definitions emphasizing defence and armaments, to new security concerns such as economic, societal and environmental security where institutional cooperation looms larger. These complex issues, linked with traditional power relations and new types of actors, need to be tackled with due regard to democracy and good governance. Key policy challenges for small states are examined and applied in the regional case studies. The book deals mainly with the current experience and recent past of such states but also offers insights for their future policies. Although many of the states covered are European, the study also includes African, Caribbean and Asian small states. Their particular interest and relevance is outlined, as is the connection between their security challenges and their smallness. Policy lessons for other states are then sought. The book is the first in-depth, multi-continent study of security as an aspect of small state governance today. It is novel in placing the security dilemmas of small states in the context of wider ideas on international and institutional change, and in dealing with non-European states and regions.
Download or read book In fusion Approach written by Ranjan Ghosh and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (In)fusion theory challenges efforts to see theory as inhibiting by presenting an approach that is innovative, eclectic, and subtle in order to draw out competing and constellating ideas and opinions. This collected volume of essays examines (In)fusion theory and demonstrates how the theory can be applied to the reading of various works of Indian English novelists.
Download or read book The Complete Nyingma Tradition from Sutra to Tantra Books 15 to 17 written by Choying Tobden Dorje and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choying Tobden Dorje's magnum opus presented in English for the first time, in an authoritative translation prepared under the auspices of well-known and highly respected Tibetan teachers and translators. The Complete Nyingma Tradition from Sutra to Tantra, a multivolume masterwork by the eighteenth-century tantric master Choying Tobden Dorje, traces the path of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism from beginning to end. Books 15 to 17: The Essential Tantras of Mahayoga concerns the first of the three classes of highest, or inner, tantras. It presents the entire text of the Guhyagarbha Tantra, in Tibetan and English, together with one of its most important commentaries, Dispelling the Darkness of the Ten Directions, by the outstanding fourteenth-century master Longchen Rabjam. In addition, it presents the author's rewriting of Candragomin's inspirational Extensive Commentary on the Sublime Litany of the Names of Mañjuśrī, which correlates diverse aspects of Mañjuśrī to the five pristine cognitions. This product (Books 15 to 17) will be published as two volumes in a slipcase.
Download or read book Mandalas Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet written by Kurt Behrendt and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2024-09-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mandala is a diagram of the universe—a map of true reality intended to provide a focus for Buddhist religious practice and inspire the devout. This book highlights the distinctive Tibetan approach to creating mandalas, exploring how it crossed over from India into Tibet, and how continuous exchanges of art and ideas between the two cultures, led by monks and spiritual teachers, gave rise to a uniquely Tibetan style of Buddhist imagery. Featuring more than one hundred paintings, sculptures, and ritual objects, this superbly illustrated volume reflects the dazzling complexities of the Tibetan imagery that has provided a foundation for mandalas through the centuries. Most notably, a mesmerizing installation by the Tibetan American artist Tenzing Rigdol (b. 1982), specially created for the accompanying exhibition and published here for the first time, offers contemporary audiences a way of interrogating and understanding their world and underscores how this ancient tradition remains a vibrant living practice.
