A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science, by Michael S. Schneider. In the spiral of the nautilus shell, in the veins of a maple leaf, in the bonds of the benzene ring--everywhere he looks, Schneider sees a cosmic geometry. Of course, the lines of this geometry have long attracted the attention of probing minds, including Pythagoras, Plato, the Psalmist, Demetrius, and Plotinus. The author weaves the insights of these thinkers and many more together in a tapestry of reflections (richly illustrated) on celestial harmonies. Once initiated into the ancient mysteries, the reader will recognize profound meanings--not merely scientific utility--in squares, triangles, and other common shapes. The reader needs no extraordinary expertise in mathematics to explore these pages, just a relish for intellectual adventure. Schneider helps us discover just how much mental energy can fit within the circle of new horizons.
Sacred Geometry, by Miranda Lundy. Geometry is one of a group of special sciences - Number, Music and Cosmology are the others - found identically in nearly every culture on earth. In this small volume, Miranda Lundy presents a unique introduction to this most ancient and timeless of universal sciences. Sacred Geometry demonstrates what happens to space in two dimensions - a subject last flowering in the art, science and architecture of the Renaissance and seen in the designs of Stonehenge, mosque decorations and church windows. With exquisite hand-drawn images throughout showing the relationship between shapes, the patterns of coin circles, and the definition of the golden section, it will forever alter the way in which you look at a triangle, hexagon, arch, or spiral.Small Books, Big Ideas Historically, in all known cultures on Earth, wise men and women studied the four great unchanging liberal arts -numbers, music, geometry and cosmology-and used them to inform the practical and decorative arts like medicine, pottery, agriculture and building. At one time, the metaphysical fields of the liberal arts were considered utterly universal, even placed above physics and religion. Today no one knows them. Walker & Company is proud to launch Wooden Books, a collectable series of concise books offering simple introductions to timeless sciences and vanishing arts. Attractively simple in their appearance yet extremely informative in content, these unusual books are the perfect gift solution for all ages and occasions. The expanding title range is highly collectable and ensures continuing interest. In addition, the books are non-gloss and non-color, appealing to a greener book-buying public. Wooden Books are ideally suited to non-book outlets.
Sacred Sites of the Knights Templar: Ancient Astronomer and Freemasons at Stonehenge, Rennes-Le-Chateau, and Santiago De Compostela, Revealed by John K. Young. All across Europe, massive stone monuments erected by a prehistoric culture can be found. This book examines these sacred megalithic sites, such as Stonehenge and Rennes-le-Chateau, offering a new explanation for their distribution and meaning - that they were constructed to commemorate astronomical events - and revealing their significance to the Knights Templar. The author offers evidence for a continuing hidden philosophy based on ancient astronomy, maintained in secret by the Templars and in turn by the Freemasons.
The Genesis and Geometry of the Labyrinth: Architecture, Hidden Language, Myths, and Rituals, by Patrick Conty. A groundbreaking look at the phenomenon of the labyrinth, connecting this ancient symbol to modern scientific principles. *Illustrated with labyrinths from around the world and throughout history. *Demonstrates how the labyrinth differs from a maze and how it is a tool for interpreting ancient myths and religious beliefs. *Draws parallels between the labyrinth and quantum physics, showing how through the secrets of the labyrinth we can unlock the mystery of life itself. The powerful symbol of the labyrinth exists in countless cultures spanning the globe from Africa and ancient Greece to India, China, and pre-Colombian North and South America. For centuries they have been used for religious rituals, meditation, and spiritual and physical healing. In the labyrinth humanity finds a model of the quintessential sacred space that depicts the most profound levels of consciousness. Its center is regarded in many cultures as a door between two worlds, thus providing individuals with the ideal place for self questioning and meditation.In a comprehensive exploration of this time-honored symbol, Patrick Conty shows how the geometrical construction of the ancient labyrinth corresponds exactly with today's modern geometry, illustrating that recent developments in math and physics parallel the science of ancient civilizations. By looking at the way the two systems complement each other, Conty draws new conclusions about the ancient world and how that world can benefit us right now. Conty explores not only physical labyrinths but also reveals how the same transcendent principles are at work in Celtic knot work; the designs of ancient Chinese cauldrons; the tattoos and tracings of primitive art; the textiles of Africa, Peru, and Central America; and the geometric patterns in Islamic art.
Complete Guide to Labyrinths: Tapping the Sacred Spiral for Power, by Cassandra Eason, TPB from Crossing Press, ISBN 1580911269. A universal symbol of transformation, the labyrinth was created in ancient times to represent humanity's search for the core of divinity. Unlike a maze, with its multiple choices, a labyrinth has a single winding pathway composed of 7, 11 or 12 circuits that spiral inward to a center. This book by a renowned British psychic and folklorist explores the mystery of this sacred symbol and how to ritually harness its power for personal transformation, protection, healing, and enlightenment.
The Geometry of Meaning, by Arthur M. Young. TPB. Finding the abstruse mathematical formulations of science incomprehensible, writes the author in his Introduction, modern philosophy falls back on the meaning of words. Correcting that error, this book re-introduces philosophy to the sacred science of numbers, angles and lines. Arthur Young's work has successfully established a foundation where Western technology and Eastern philosophy meet. -Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, Head Lama, Nyingma Institute.
Sacred Geometry: Symbolism and Purpose in Religious Structures, by Nigel Pennick. TPB. Geometry underlies the structure of all things-from galaxies to molecules. Despite our separation from the natural world, human beings are still bound by the laws of the universe. In this absorbing history, the first of its kind, the applications of sacred geometry are examined and the full extent of its practise is revealed. Sacred Geometry traces the rise and fall of this transcendent art from megalithic stone circles to Art Nouveau and reveals how buildings that conform to its timeless principles mirror the geometry of the cosmos. 190 pages with many illustrations and drawings.Ancient Cities, Sacred Skies: Cosmic...Geometries & City Planning in Ancient India, by J. McKim Malville. HC. The essays in the volume explore the symbolic geometry which helped organise the integrated life of traditional cities.
Weaver of Worlds: From Navajo...Apprenticeship to Sacred Geometry and Dreams: A Woman's Journey in Tapestry, by David Jongeward. TPB. The author portrays with deep sensitivity and perception the creative, personal journey of his wife, master tapestry weaver Carolyn Jongeward.
Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space, by Gordon Strachan. TPB. In this ground-breaking new work, Gordon Strachan explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral and its influences on the medieval master builders. Using Chartres as a starting point, Dr. Strachan shows how the origins of the Gothic style—the pointed arch—may lie in Islamic architecture. He goes on to a fascinating and detailed consideration of how a particular architectural space affects us, and how sacred geometry creates sacred space. Beautifully illustrated in a large format, this is an inspiring and informative book for anyone interested in religious architecture and spirituality.
The Fourth Dimension: Sacred Geometry, Alchemy, and Mathematics, by Rudolf Steiner. “Anything dead tends to remain within the three ordinary dimensions, while anything living constantly transcends them” (Rudolf Steiner). The point, line, plane and solid objects represent the first three dimensions, but a kind of reversal of space is involved in the ascent to a fourth dimension. Steiner leads us to the brink of this new perspective—as nearly as it can be done with words, diagrams, analogies, and examples of many kinds. In doing so, he continues his life-long project of demonstrating that our objective, everyday thinking is the lowest rung of a ladder that reaches up to literally infinite heights. The talks in this series and the selections from the question-and-answer sessions on many mathematical topics over the years are translated into English for the first time in The Fourth Dimension. They bring us to tantalizing new horizons of awareness where Steiner hoped to lead his listeners:“Part of the charm of the fourth dimension is that it is a geometrical concept that interests popular culture as much as it does mathematicians. In both its popular and scientific applications, the fourth dimension has had both gnostic and agnostic exponents” (from the Introduction).
About the author:RUDOLF STEINER (1861–1925) became a respected and well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, particularly known for his work on Goethe’s scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his earlier philosophical principles into an approach to methodical research of psychological and spiritual phenomena. His multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, philosophy, religion, education (Waldorf schools), special education (the Camphill movement), economics, agriculture (biodynamics), science, architecture, and the arts (drama, speech and eurythmy). In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which has branches throughout the world.
The Secret Doctrine of the Kabbalah:...Recovering the Key to Hebraic Sacred Science, by Leonora Leet. TPB. Leet, author of Renewing the Covenant, has produced a book that is by turns dazzling and puzzling. No less than an attempt not only to improve upon the traditional summations of Kabbalistic truth and practice but to reconcile them with modern linguistic and cosmological theory, this will delight adepts but may leave beginners behind. Nevertheless, Leet's is an impressive work.
Sacred Geometry Oracle: Become the...Architect of Your Life, by John Michael Greer. You are the Architect of Your Own Destiny. Expand your awareness of the universal patterns that shape your life with the Sacred Geometry Oracle. Now, for the first time, you can use this ancient wisdom as a tool for meditation, divination, and self-exploration. When we get to the point, run around in circles, or go off on a tangent, we're already interpreting our lives in geometrical terms. The same sort of awareness can be turned to the subtle and communicative designs of sacred geometry, making them into symbols that serve as a bridge between our intuitive awareness and the world of our experience.
Sacred Geometry Oracle Deck, by Francene Hart. The tarot set Sacred Geometry Oracle Deck includes over sixty color cards and a 128-page book packed with details on how to use them; but it's more than just a handsome tarot set: Sacred Geometry Oracle Deck is the first divination tool based on geometry and introduces a new way of gaining access to wisdom through card interpretation. Highly recommended, especially for advanced tarot users who want to explore the powers of other decks. This Oracle includes: Thirty-three cards, each bearing an important diagram from the lore of traditional sacred geometry An illustrated guidebook that presents the meaning of each card, how to cast and interpret readings, and meditation suggestions Step-by-step exercises for constructing traditional geometric forms and patterns (with the help of your own geometer's tools: compass, straightedge, pencil, and paper), and tool-storing space in the kit box.