Mandala: Journey to the Center (Whole Way Library)

This book is most beautiful for its lush photos illustrating mandalas around the world, although it is more of a compendium and survey rather than one that goes in depth to the sources for mandala creation. However, I am commenting here more concerning the prices listed here on Amazon for this book. I question why it is being listed for $39.95 to $90 when I paid just $15.00 list price for it a short while back? It is STILL available online at various sources for $13-15!!! Try: [...]. These Amazon prices here are ridiculous. Book buyers beware.

This is an excellent, informative and inspiring collection of the many aspects Mandalas offer throughout the ages and so relevant and beautiful today! It is eye opening and a delight. Bailey took a very broad subject and brought it to a cohesive and thoughtful chapter book of brilliance. The photos are as good as the cover all the way through and the many quotes at the beginning of each chapter added even more beauty. It is a must read even if one isn't artistic!

great info and examples

This book is a wonderful history lesson on mandala's, well illustrated, a nice light read... more than a coffee table book.I liked it so much, I bought one for my Sister as well.

This book is a treasure trove of information and inspiration. I love it!

One of the best books I have in my collection now, stunning. There is so much information in here. I'd be obliged if I could change the stars to *5* - when you edit a review, the stars reduce to 1 again ! I had *5* but since then, I would give the book even more if I could !! :-)))

Unlike most who will ever know the wonder of holding Mandala: Journey to the Center, I was drawn into the work via its text, when first-time author Bailey Cunningham asked for some writing feedback. Following Bailey's progress from the outlining stage through drafts and revisions, I experienced an ever deepening and widening sense of wonder and delight in the world we share. This is a world in tension with itself, spinning and weaving harmony from the interplay of opposing elements: the world inside myself, mirroring the world outside; the world outside myself, showing myself to me. A world of visible symbols, ringing with invisible truths; a world where facts point to something beyond themselves, and where a simple change in perspective decides what is center and what is perimeter. A world where "spirituality" and "practicality" know no dividing line.Unlike most who return to the pages of the book again and again, finding something new each and every time, the photographs and illustrations were unseen by me until I'd read the complete text - but, oh, what happened then! From a womb of words, the book had come into full life with a body dancing with mind-blowing colors and forms.I regret the "Look Inside" offered on this page cannot reveal the true colors, sharpness and vibrancy of the images (more than 400 of them!) contained within. I would buy this book for the images alone; they are nothing short of magnificent. (Mandala: Journey to the Center is perfect for gift-giving for this very reason.)The beauty of the book is magnified by its practical application, however, and I highly recommend this work to educators. The mandala is an excellent tool for integrated studies, and because students can see how otherwise "dry" elements combine to make a meaningful whole, mathematics, physical and social sciences, and even language arts spring to life in the classroom, encouraging learning of these topics simultaneously with furthering understanding of self in relationship to the work at hand.If there is a definitive book on the mandala, Mandala: Journey to the Center is it. I give it my highest recommendation.

What a delight. I'm so glad I found it - or "it" found me. I have been doing this type of drawing for a number of years, and I have also used it in my classroom. The results with children were phenomenal. Those who participated increased their success levels exponentially. This book would have been wonderful for them to see the beauty that is possible in such a drawing. We used the website listed, but the book would have been great for them to have an actual hands on experience. Wow.

This was bought for my very artistic sister-in-law. She loves the book and illustrations. I'm happy with the product and the very good service. Thank you.

Excellent.

Great book.There is so much depth in its content.You must have it in your collection.I have read quite a few; this is my favourite.

Find it very helpful.