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Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing, 10th Anniversary Edition with a New CD of Meditations and Exercises

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The beauty of the mandalas pictured in the book intimidated me because it had been so many years since I'd created any art. I didn't think I could do it. But I did it and I'm extremely grateful to Judith Cornell for writing this book. Working on the exercises at home, alone, is not the same experience as it would be in a group. The group can offer a creative support level that helps each individual surpass previous achievements. However, I'm so happy with the mandalas I created as a result of these exercises that I've put each one up on the wall. And, even more important, I've continued to draw. No more creative blocks for me!

Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing, by Judith Cornell, is absolutely the most incredibly beautiful book I've ever held in my hands. Holding and looking at it, even before reading, is like a sacred experience. Is it the beauty of the lay-out and illustrations? The very real spiritual impact of the mandalas presented, both historical and contemporary? A moment of healing even in the first moment's gasp of awe while browsing its pages? One even begins to caress its binding. One of my favorite activities now is to present it to friends and watch their faces--their eyes pop open, their jaws drop in amazement--and hear the quick intake of breath as its color begins to radiate into their awareness. Beyond the first impression, reading took me to awesome depths and insights regarding ultimate reality, syntheses I'd previously long puzzled. Don't miss this dazzling yet holy experience. Look, read, and practice the simple yet brilliant art-as-at-one-ment exercises for the depth of your life.

Last year I used this book as a resource for a special high school art unit that I developed entitled "Sacred Circles." In addition to learning about circular artwork in various cultures and world religions, students used Judith's beautiful illustrations and step by step guides to create mandalas of their own. (...) This is a book that I still have available in my classroom and students continue to refer to it (independently!) to advance their drawing techniques. SO glad I bought this!

This is one of the most comprehensive and beautiful mandala books I have come across. Well above many of the other mandala books on the market. Anyone can enjoy and gain from this book.

I did a week long workshop in 1994 with Judith, using the techniques in this book. People in the workshop had profound healing experiences. Set aside a weekend and have some fun!

This book has many beautiful and stunning pictures (just like any other "coffee-table" book), but it is not useful to me personally, as I do not like working on black art paper, and every design is to be done on black art paper. If you enjoy working with black art paper, then you will probably enjoy using this book.

Also, as expected in a "healing" book, there are strong religious undertones through-out the book.

I would recommend that you spend a few minutes studying a copy of this book at your local library or bookstore before buying.

I liked this book. The illustrations are fantastic. It includes good explanations of the spiritual work that can be involved during the process of drawing mandalas. It focuses primarily on the role and image of light. Everything is done on black paper. The guides for making your own mandalas are good. The instructions for shading and the use of color are very helpful. It helped me understand that not all mandalas rely on a geometric form. If you decide to use colors, do what the book suggests and spend the extra money to get the pencils listed. It's a spectacular difference in the end product.

This is a great book on many levels.
The other reviewers have done such a good job that I'll just leave it at that.
I will buy copies for friends. A perfect gift.

This book appeals more to the right brain than to left brain folks I think. If you're looking for a book that is chock full of esoteric knowledge, then look elsewhere. This book is good for teaching people a way to create mandalas in a spiritual context. Specifically it introduces you to what materials to use, meditations and affirmations to do before you create your mandala, and examples of color and shading. Don't get me wrong, there is some esoteric knowledge in here - it's just not as concentrated as in other books and what is there can be found elsewhere on the web or in other books, in general.

Thanks for a very quick delivery of a beautiful book. The condition is better than expected. Terrific service.