Viewed as the key to self-knowledge and inner peace in Eastern traditions, a mandala is a symbolic spiritual image which, when meditated on, can lead to profound and long-lasting personal transformation. Bringing together the timeless wisdom of Buddhist thought with the healing power of mandalas, this collection of beautiful, intricate artworks for you to color in--from plants and animals, deities and jewels, to the earth, the elements and the cosmos--is perfect for engaging in mindful meditation. Featuring specially commissioned mandala designs such as the Wheel of Truth, the Diamond Thunderbolt, the Sri Yantra and The Lotus and the Pine, this unique coloring book combines creativity with contemplation to help ease stress and anxiety, still the mind, and regain your personal balance.
The Buddhist Mandala: Pocket Coloring Book, Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, Watkins Publishing, Paperback, 72 pp, $8.95

Lisa Tenzin-Dolma is a full-time author who has written widely on meditation, herbalism, Eastern philosophy, perception and various mind-body-spirit subjects. Her non-fiction books include Healing Mandalas, The Glastonbury Tarot, Understanding the Planetary Myths and Dreams and Dreaming. She is also the author of a novel, The Swan Lake. Lisa lives with her family in Bath, UK.