| Whether you know it or not you are probably quite | | | | Even the world renowned psychologist and founder |
| familiar with mandalas. If you have gazed upon a | | | | of analytical psychology, Carl Jung was struck by the |
| magnificent rose window adorning a local cathedral or | | | | healing abilities of the mandala. Jung went on to write |
| spent time enjoying a fragrant spring daisy, then you | | | | many papers about the subject and regularly used |
| have already been touched by the beauty of a | | | | mandalas as a healing tool with his patients. Now this |
| mandala. | | | | same restorative power is in your hands. |
| Sanskrit for sacred circle, mandalas are an ancient art | | | | Coloring or creating mandalas is a simple process. |
| form dating back to Tibet over 2,500 years ago. The | | | | Basically a form of active meditation, you suspend |
| Tibetan Monks saw the mandala as more than a | | | | your inner dialogue while you draw images on a page |
| circle divided into an ornate design, they saw it as a | | | | or color a pre-made design. As with any form of |
| representation of the Universe; a blend of different | | | | active meditation you will be able to achieve the |
| symbols and colors coming together, bonded by its | | | | same calm, peaceful effects of traditional meditation |
| center, to form in harmony. | | | | without the difficulties of sitting still for hours at a |
| Look at the Christian's usage of the labyrinth or | | | | time or trying to empty your racing mind. By |
| marvel at the mandala healing ceremony performed | | | | meditating on a mandala, specifically the center of |
| by American Indians and you will find that the sacred | | | | the design, a person can easily be drawn into the |
| circle has transcended its ancient roots. Many | | | | circle to find their focus, and most importantly keep |
| present-day religions and civilizations have come to | | | | that focus. Great for beginners or anyone short on |
| view the mandala, with its gentle symmetry, as a | | | | time, mandala coloring books are a great way to |
| symbol of the balance in nature, the unity within the | | | | introduce yourself to this healing process. |
| world, and the harmony we all seek within our lives. | | | | |