Download or read book The Mystic Spiral written by Jill Purce and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1974 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the inward-winding labyrinth, it constitutes the hero's journey to the still center where the secret of life is found. As the spherical vortex, spiraling through its own center, it combines the inward and outward directions of movement. In this original and engrossing book, Jill Purce traces the significance of one man's central symbols from the double spirals of Stone Age art and the interlocking spirals of the Chinese Yin Yang symbol to the whorls of Celtic crosses, Maori tattoos and the Islamic arabesque. Many of the superb images here were intended as objects of contemplation; for the spiral is a cosmic symbol. Art and Imagination series: These large-format, gloriously-illustrated paperbacks cover Eastern and Western religion and philosophy, including myth and magic, alchemy and astrology. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking and accessible writing to each intriguing subject.

Download or read book Sky Shamans of Mongolia written by Kevin B. Turner and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part travelogue, part experiential spiritual memoir, Kevin Turner takes us to visit with authentic shamans in the steppes and urban centers of modern-day Mongolia. Along the way, the author, a practicing shaman himself, tells of spontaneous medical diagnoses, all-night shamanic ceremonies, and miraculous healings, all welling from a rich culture in which divination, soul-retrieval, and spirit depossession are a part of everyday life. Shamanism, described in the 1950s by Mircea Eliade as "archaic techniques of ecstasy," is alive and well in Mongolia as a means of accessing "nonordinary realities" and the spirit world. After centuries of suppression by Buddhist and then Communist political powers, it is exploding in popularity in Mongolia. Turner gives compelling accounts of healings and rituals he witnesses among Darkhad, Buryat, and Khalkh shamans, and goes on to provide us with his insights into a universal shamanism, principles that lie at the heart of shamanic traditions worldwide. This astounding, inspiring book will appeal to shamans and shamanic therapists, students of Mongolian culture and comparative religion, and fans of off-grid travel memoirs.

Download or read book Mandalas sanadores energ a curativa para el cuerpo el alma y el esp ritu el poder sanador de los m ndalas y los colores written by Suri Jagat-Prakaza and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bliss written by Katherine Mansfield and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bliss and Other Stories is a 1920 collection of short stories by the New Zealand writer Katherine Mansfield.

Download or read book Tinnitus Retraining Therapy written by Pawel J. Jastreboff and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tinnitus and oversensitivity to sound are common and hitherto incurable, distressing conditions that affect a substantial number of the population. Pawel Jastreboff's discovery of the mechanisms by which tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance occur has led to a new and effective treatment called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). Audiologists, ENT specialists, psychologists and counsellors around the world currently practise this technique, with very high success rates. TRT, the treatment developed by the authors from the model, has already proved to be the most effective and most widely practised worldwide. This book presents a definitive description and justification for the Jastreboff neurophysiological model of tinnitus, outlining the essentials of TRT, reviewing the research literature justifying their claims, and providing an expert critique of other therapeutic practices.

Download or read book El libro de los mandalas written by Thomas Varlenhoff and published by EDAF. This book was released on 2006-07-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El origen de la palabra Mandala es sánscrito y significa círculo sagrado, aunque también tiene las acepciones de rueda y totalidad. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, la geometría sagrada ha estado presente en diferentes culturas y religiones y ha dejado su huella tanto en megalitos, catedrales, mezquitas, estupas, pirámides y templos. Estas figuras geométricas transmiten un mensaje simbólico de conocimiento y enseñanza y provocan en quien las contempla un incremento de la capacidad intuitiva, favorecen el estado meditativo y de concentración y son un medio para lograr calma y relajación. La práctica de colorear mandalas potencia todo lo anteriormente expuesto, pues podría decirse que se les da vida, tanto por medio de la luz de otros colores como a través de la intencionalidad y creatividad con las que se realice la iluminación del diseño. En este libro se incluyen 100 mandalas de diferentes culturas y religiones tibetanos, hindúes, cristianos, árabes, celtas o mesoamericanos, junto a una serie de ejercicios específicos que harán que esta obra se convierta en un creativo y relajante instrumento de autoconocimiento e interiorización.

Download or read book Ayahuasca Visions written by Pablo Amaringo and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1999-04-28 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A storied journey into the psychedelic realm: unravel the sacred mysteries of Ayahuasca with a renowned Amazonian shaman and anthropologist duo. Unveiling nearly 50 vivid painting masterpieces revealing Ayahuasca's mind-expanding impact on human consciousness. Explore the mesmerizing world of Ayahuasca in this classic volume. Featuring the visionary art of Pablo Amaringo and the anthropological expertise of Luis Eduardo Luna, Ayahuasca Visions presents nearly 50 vibrant, full-color pieces of artwork. Each vision illustrates a deep understanding of how Ayahuasca affects human consciousness. The artworks integrate plant teachers and shamanic powers, like the Three Types of Sorcerers, along with the spirit world, including forest spirits, chthonic spirits, and ouranian spirits. Additionally, they explore concepts related to illness and healing. In an era where Ayahuasca is gaining global popularity for its benefits to spiritual growth, self-exploration, and mental well-being, Ayahuasca Visions is an indispensable guide. It not only documents the rich tapestry of visions induced by this potent brew—it reinforces the profound connection between humans and the natural world. Whether you're embarking on a personal spiritual journey or seeking a deeper understanding of Ayahuasca, this book is your gateway to the mysteries of this remarkable plant teacher. Esteemed scholars such as Professor Richard Schultes, Terence McKenna, and Åke Hultkrantz applaud Ayahuasca Visions for its unique blend of vivid psychedelic art with ethnographic insight. The book serves as an enlightening journey into the Ayahuasca experience, demystifies its profound impact on the psyche, and provides a broad understanding of the plant’s spiritual and therapeutic dimensions within Amazonian shamanism.

Download or read book Lost in Transition written by Giorgio Brunello and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using data for Germany and 23 other economies in Eastern and Western Europe, this paper estimates the monetary returns to education acquired under communism more than 10 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. We show that, in the 2000s, Eastern European workers who completed their education under communism earned in the 2000s similar returns to their education as did workers belonging to the same age cohorts who studied in Western Europe. This might suggest that education under communism is still as valuable as education attained in Western Europe. However, individuals educated under communism are more likely than their Western counterparts to be unemployed, retired or disabled, and therefore to earn lower or zero returns to their education. Moreover, when we allow the returns to pre- and post-secondary education to differ, we find that senior males who have attained only primary or secondary education under communism are penalized in the post-transition Eastern European labour markets, and that those who have completed post-secondary education under communism enjoy in these markets higher payoffs to their education than similarly educated Western European individuals who are employed in the West.

Download or read book Coloring Mandalas 1 written by Susanne F. Fincher and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2000-11-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing 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, the illuminations of Hildegarde of Bingen, 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.

Download or read book Mandala Symbolism and Techniques written by Susan I. Buchalter and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines practical exercises for using mandala creation with a variety of client groups, to elicit discussion about issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships and goals. Mandala design is presented in a variety of ways, allowing the therapist the flexibility to gear sessions towards clients' specific needs and capabilities.

Download or read book Healing Body Meditations written by Mike Annesley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color guide to harnessing the healing powers of the body through visual meditation • Contains 30 beautiful full-color mandalas with accompanying healing meditations, all based on the chakras and the natural miracle of the human body • Provides mandala meditations to address specific body systems and health concerns, including the heart and circulation, brain and memory, headaches and migraines, joint stiffness, fatigue, anxiety symptoms, and chronic aches and pains • Introduces each chakra in depth along with signs of an over- or underactive chakra and a mandala meditation to strengthen the chakra • Paper with French flaps Pairing the healing and transformative power of symbolic art and focused meditations, Healing Body Meditations is a set of 30 beautiful color mandalas with accompanying healing meditations, all based on the chakras and the natural miracle of the human body. Meditating on these unique designs--which each focus on a particular chakra and an organ, body part, or system such as the heart, eyes, lungs, or skin--draws upon the endless power of the spirit as a force for physical healing, allowing us to tap into our inner springs of vitality and help restore our being to wholeness and balance. The 30 mandala meditations have been specially created to enhance the meditator’s relationship with his or her own body, ease common symptoms of imbalance and stress, and address specific health concerns, including headaches and migraines, joint stiffness, fatigue, anxiety symptoms, and chronic aches and pains. Organized around the 7-chakra system, the book introduces each chakra in depth along with signs of an over- or underactive chakra and a mandala meditation to strengthen the chakra. This is followed by specific meditations on individual physical, emotional, mind, or soul aspects the chakra regulates as well as meditations for pain relief and energy boost, supporting the skin and senses, and tuning connections within the brain to help with mind and memory. The book also illustrates how clearing the chakras with visualization and meditation can boost energy, enhance the immune system, and bring a change of perspective to everyday life. With rich symbolism and beautiful artwork, these healing body meditations provide an engaging and effective tool to balance, heal, and stimulate body, mind, and soul.

Download or read book Dar o Basso written by Darío Basso and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tanguy Calder written by Yves Tanguy and published by L&M Arts. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text by Susan Davidson.

Download or read book Mandala written by Judith Cornell and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mandala will guide readers of all levels through simple mandala exercises and easy-to-follow drawing techniques, incorporating meditation and guided visualization with lavish illustrations. By exploring the tradition of the sacred circle, readers will learn how to create their own unique and powerful works of sacred art and use the mandala symbol as a self-transformative tool that manifests and enhances their own spiritual consciousness. The new edition also includes a CD with meditations set to music and guided exercises.

Download or read book Natural Mandalas written by Lisa Tenzin-Dolma and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These richly designed mandalas break away from the traditional Eastern format, which typically depicta the divine architecture of the Cosmos; instead, they reconnect us with Earth, and essential experiences of self-awareness, simplicity, and harmony. In-depth instructions explain how to meditate on the images, and why the particular patterns draw us in so intensely.--From publisher description.

Download or read book Mandalas for Power Energy written by Marion Küstenmacher and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the healing power and energy represented by extraordinary mandalas.

Download or read book We Will Build A Temple written by Jakob Streit and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Jakob Streit's third collection of stories from the Bible, retold for children. It includes stories from the Old and New Testaments, and some from the Apocrypha.A master storyteller, he brings the stories vividly to life, telling them in a way that will capture children's imaginations. They're perfect for Year 3 in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, but will also be of value into Year 4 and later.Includes stories of Solomon, Elijah, Tobias, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Nehemiah, Jonah, Heliodorus, Job, Judas Maccabeus and John the Baptist.Jakob Streit's other books of Bible stories are And There Was Light, and Journey to the Promised Land.