Each of us has an innate connection to the principles of the mandala: beauty and harmony, interconnectedness and wholeness. These principles are not only reflected in the natural world but also within the human heart.

The time has come to explore the relationship between our inner and outer environments, replacing aggression with appreciation. By nourishing ourselves with beauty, we can restore balance and openness. As the heart blooms, joyful and compassionate actions naturally emerge, bearing fruits we can all share.

When we heal the human heart, we empower ourselves to heal the planet. In protecting nature, we uphold the highest human values and cultivate the full potential of humanity. Includes a section with a diagram overview of how to create an enlightened stupa mandala garden.

About the Author
Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, born in 1935 in eastern Tibet, is a prominent teacher in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Trained by the greatest Tibetan masters, he left Tibet in 1958 and taught at Sanskrit University in Varanasi, India. In 1968, he moved to the United States, where he founded over 20 organizations to preserve and promote Buddhist wisdom globally. A pioneer in making his tradition accessible to secular audiences, Rinpoche has authored more than two dozen books, including Gesture of Balance and Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga.