Product Description

Coloring the circular designs known as mandalas is a relaxing, meditative activity enjoyed by adults and children alike. The mandalas in this book are specially designed to provide a creative encounter with the Divine as a feminine presence. The archetypal imagery of the circle—appearing in the form of organic shapes of nature, the curves of the female body, the womb and childbirth rituals, the circular turning of cosmic rhythms, or geometric designs conveying the primal energy of the Goddess—celebrates the full range of the sacred feminine, from gentle and motherly to fierce and challenging.

An introductory essay traces the stream of the sacred feminine from prehistoric sources through modern spiritual traditions and the work of contemporary scholars of psychology and religion. Mandalas for coloring include designs based on ancient European artifacts, traditional Hindu yantras, and contemporary art. Full-color illustrations provide inspiration, and instructions for drawing your own geometric mandalas add to the creative possibilities. Coloring Mandalas 3 will appeal particularly to individuals and groups who wish to explore spirituality as a pathway to deeper meaning and personal growth.

 

Plates 8, 9, and 10 

 

Mandalas 12 and 17 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40040 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-10
• Released on: 2006-10-10
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 128 pages

About the Author
Susanne F. Fincher is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist based in Atlanta, Georgia, who offers personal growth experiences through creative self-expression in workshops and other events (see www.creatingmandalas.com). She is the author of Creating Mandalas and Coloring Mandalas.

Customer Reviews

Coloring Mandalas
Great assortment of sacred feminine mandalas. I use them in creative writing workshops and they are always a hit. Thanks for putting together such a great collection!

The Magic of the Mandala
These books are magical! I love the creativity and the "place" I go into when I am coloring a mandala. So relaxing......like a meditation. I think they make a perfect gift for all ages.I am so grateful to my girlfriend who gave me one after I had surgery. My husband joins me in the evening with his own book and it is far more enjoyable than watching T.V.

Mandala Coloring
I am reliving by childhood by coloring these intricate designs. Supposedly, the designs were to help me find my inner self. Well, it is still lost but when I am bored (which isn't often) I will start one of these designs. They are great when I am watching a football game and it is between plays--I color to ease by hyperactive old brain.