{"product_id":"the-alchemical-mandala-a-survey-of-the-mandala-in-the-western-esoteric-traditions-paperback","title":"The Alchemical Mandala: A Survey of the Mandala in the Western Esoteric Traditions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam McLean\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandalas 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 in great depth, over forty beautiful engravings, reproduced as fullpage illustrations, from alchemical, kabbalistic, magical, Rosicrucian and Hermetic sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book exclusively dedicated to the mandala tradition in the West and is an extremely valuable sourcework on account of the illustrations and commentaries. Not only is \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemical Mandala\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam McLean is a well known authority on alchemical texts and symbolism. He is the editor and publisher of over 40 books on alchemical and Hermetic ideas. Based in the UK, he has been writing and researching alchemical and hermetic literature for many years. Between 1978 and 1992, he edited the \u003ci\u003eHermetic Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and began publishing the \u003ci\u003eMagnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks\u003c\/i\u003e, including \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemical Mandala\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magical Calendar\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRosicrucian Emblems\u003c\/i\u003e. McLean organized the alchemy website, www.levity.com;alchemy and an extensive reference work on the subject. He lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426306572509,"sku":"9781890482954","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/MaksPtJmjr9781890482954.webp?v=1771280428","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-alchemical-mandala-a-survey-of-the-mandala-in-the-western-esoteric-traditions-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}