A mandala is a sacred and symbolic art form.  And it is subtle yet powerful tool to help us on our journey of transformation, towards self-understanding and a purposeful life.

For centuries, mandalas have been used to create order and balance out of chaos and disruption, and as a way to connect with the sacred and higher purpose of life.  There is ancient symbolic power in mandalas, and they still have power to help us stay grounded and calm in the midst of our own chaos. And to connect with our inner wisdom.

I brought back a few carefully selected mandala paintings - thangka paintings - from my trip to Upper Mustang in a remote corner of Nepal on the Tibetan border, a tiny kingdom in a pocket in the Himalayan range accessed by the narrow and treacherous Kali Gandaki valley carving its way between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, two of the highest mountains in the world.  In the past, Upper Mustang was known as the “forbidden kingdom of Loh”.  Closed to all the world until 1992, this unique place is still only open to 5000 visitors a year. And it is a true adventure to get there.

Each mandala is a unique, hand painted original by Tashi Gurung.

All of these mandalas are powerful tools for meditation and ritual, and one-of-a-kind pieces of art for your sanctuary.

To me, these mandalas are very special, for their symbolic and sacred power, for their unique beauty and for the experience of travelling all the way to Upper Mustang to find them and to meet the artist.