Indiánské mandaly – Holitzka Klaus (2003)

Colors come from the earth and address the sky with their bright urgency. The plea for rain, the voice of thunder, and the dance of raindrops are one. The person standing on the mountain and tilling the fields embraces animals and natural forces; everything lives in the rhythm of their heart. The faith of North American Indians is characterized by respect for Mother Earth and the Great Spirit. Heaven and earth, man and nature, the great and the small were inseparably connected for the indigenous peoples of the New World, and everything was sacred. The 31 mandalas in this book are created based on traditional motifs from various Indian tribes. Each template is accompanied by ancient Indian wisdom, a prayer, or a song, allowing the image with the word to provide a deeper understanding of the Indian worldview. The mandala, with its unique concentric shape, offers an ideal template for meditation even for inexperienced, nervous, and stressed individuals. The act of painting uniquely enhances the process of meditation and self-discovery. It is important to utilize a wide palette of colors, which provides ample space for your imagination; the choice is entirely yours. As you color the mandalas, you will gradually notice how your breathing calms down. If you truly immerse yourself in this creative meditation and completely relax, you will find yourself in...