- Paperback: 120 pages
- Publisher: Phanes Pr (October 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0933999801
- ISBN-13: 978-0933999800
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 240 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #912,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Mandalas have long been recognized as important tools in Eastern spiritual traditions for focusing meditation. Though various Western traditions possess such contemplative tools, they have not often not been recognized as such, except by those deeply schooled in Western esotericism. Adam McLean remedies this situation by presenting and analyzing over 40 beautiful engravings, reproduced as full-page illustrations, from alchemical, kabbalistic, magical, Rosicrucian and Hermetic sources.
The Alchemical Mandala is the first book exclusively dedicated to the mandala tradition in the West and, with its commentaries and more than 50 illustrations, is a valuable sourcework. Not only is The Alchemical Mandala a comprehensive guide on how to read the cosmological and spiritual symbolism of alchemical engravings, it also outlines three ways for working practically with these mandalas in meditation. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
About the Author
Adam McLean has published over 40 books on alchemy and related matters. Founder and editor of the Magnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks series and The Hermetic Journal, he is currently editor of the Alchemy Virtual Library on the world wide web.
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Excellent book for working on Inner Alchemy!,
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Thisis a very practical book. Starts with a very short introduction to the subject, and describes how alchemical drawings are the equivalent of the well-known Eastern mandalas. Then goes on to describe how to work with, and meditate on, the alchemical drawings in the book. 30 alchemical drawings with explanations follow, and you can meditate on, and integrate, the various symbols in the drawings. Besides it's very practical application, it is very good that the book draws attention to the fact that the West have an as deep and knowledgeable esoteric tradition as the East, and that the West have tools that are especially suitable for the follower of the Western Mystery Tradition. 5 stars!
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Excellent book for working on Inner Alchemy!,
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This review is from: Alchemical Mandala (Paperback)
Thisis a very practical book. Starts with a very short introduction to the subject, and describes how alchemical drawings are the equivalent of the well-known Eastern mandalas. Then goes on to describe how to work with, and meditate on, the alchemical drawings in the book. 30 alchemical drawings with explanations follow, and you can meditate on, and integrate, the various symbols in the drawings. Besides it's very practical application, it is very good that the book draws attention to the fact that the West have an as deep and knowledgeable esoteric tradition as the East, and that the West have tools that are especially suitable for the follower of the Western Mystery Tradition. 5 stars!
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Wonderful Resource!,
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As a relatively new student to esoteric philosophies and practices, I have found Adam Mclean's work to be extremely well-presented and documented, as far as possible for such material. Discernment of the vast myriad of publications available today requires great discipline and attention in order for seeking to be fruitful, and Adam Mclean's devotion to bring forth little known resources and point out helpful methods for understanding has great value. His work provides a light in the darkness.As someone just trying to get a grip on philosophical Alchemy and Hermeticism, I cannot thank him enough for his endeavors. |
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