(*Disclaimer the views, beliefs and philosophies expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs and philosophies of The Last Enchantment.)

Please note that although there are five different categories, many times the categories will overlap, for example there is a close relationship between Yantras and Mandalas and it is not uncommon for one to see the same piece of sacred art referred to as a Mandala in one book and a Yantra in the other, depending upon the work of sacred art this could very well be erroneous. While a Mandala is meditated upon from the center out, a Yantra is contemplated from the outside in, although some are then contemplated from the center out, and then back again. A certain state of Meditation is achieved before Yantra work, while meditation is not begun until one reached the "walls" in Mandala. The following categories are created by the Adept within the Tradtion requested including Greco-Roman, Caribe Vodou, Buddhist Traditions, Arabic Traditions, Hermetic Tradtions, American Hoodoo, Celtic, Nordic, Hindu, Christian etc.

Tantric tradition:

 

 

Every mandala has a corresponding yantra and mantra that can be substituted for one another other evoking the same results. However, different deities represent different levels of consciousness and mandala, yantra and mantra are to be chosen on the basis that different divinities/vibrations represent different levels of consciousness. Yantras and mandalas are highly charged forces of energy which can invoke the same vibrational frequency within us to expand out consciousness.

Regardless anyone who wishes to develop their psi attributes should do both Mandala and Yantra work, it is easier then typical kinetic/psi [includes the "clairs"]work because you have powerful tools that provide direction and puts one back on the path. You will have a more acute awareness however no outside force can penetrate your personal space of spirit mind and body, which is highly desirable when working with the paranormal.

Yantras are more affordable,  the artists believe there is an affordable Yantra for everyone, no matter who they are. In India almost every practicing Hindu and Buddhist can create their own simple Yantra and some create and erase them three times a day. The beauty part about the Sacred Art of Yantra is that as one progresses along the divine path or spirituality they soon become capable of creating their own;) 
The artists barely break even on the Mandalas and Thangkas because of the process, intricacy and materials used, but my sacred art is not to make huge profits from but to put some bread and water on the table;) 

The artists take commissions for:

1.) Custom Mandala Paintings which are completed in the metaphysical tradition tailored specifically to the purchasers needs. This is a meditation tool in which is the symbol of the individual in the universe as he/she moves towards enlightenment. Mandalas are usually thought of as a product of Eastern Traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but they also can be done in Celtic, Egyptian, Native American, Qabalah and other traditions and also in non-traditional ways. Perhaps one of the oldest Mandalas exist at Stonehenge, many have been found in Ancient Rome [a 1st Century Roman Market Timetable Plaque], and Greece in their art and Temples, Labyrinths are mandalas, the Zodiac are mandalas, the Aztec Calendar is a mandala. Mandalas are found in prehistoric spirals and petroglyphs, in sacred gardens and in Cathedrals such as Chartres Cathedral where the stained glass and floor labyrinth are mandalas. The Middle East particularly Arabic and Judaic cultures have ancient mandalas. The Peace sign can be used as a mandala as can be a pentagram or other symbol, including those of Western Magic and QBLH. What makes a painting or structure a mandala is how it is used... as a tool for prayer and meditation to connect with the divine inside one's self and beyond one's self. The quest for enlightenment. This can be Tantric also.

"Representing the universe itself, a mandala is both the microcosm and the macrocosm, and we are all part of its intricate design. The mandala is more than an image seen with our eyes; it is an actual moment in time. It can be can be used as a vehicle to explore art, science, religion and life itself. The mandala contains an encyclopedia of the finite and a road map to infinity.
Carl Jung said that a mandala symbolizes "a safe refuge of inner reconciliation and wholeness." It is "a synthesis of distinctive elements in a unified scheme representing the basic nature of existence." You Are the Eyes of the World, by Longchenpa

They are all done in a ceremonial setting on wood, canvas, metal, cloth or other material, the mediums include acrylics, oils, watercolors, inks, charcoals, pastels etc. and on the rare occasions crushed or whole common,semi-precious and precious stones are included.
Some are quite intricate, some simple... so time varies as to when it will be completed.
The materials and time needed for completion are the main factors in pricing.


2.) Custom Thangka Paintings, Eastern Indian or Tibetan Buddhist inspirational painting on cloth, a complicated, composite three-dimensional object consisting of a picture panel which is painted or embroidered, a textile mounting; and one or more of the following: a silk cover, leather corners, wooden dowels at the top and bottom and metal or wooden decorative knobs on the bottom dowel. The word 'thangka' means 'that which can be rolled up'. so when not in use some can be rolled up and put away.
Thangkas rarely express the personal vision or creativity of the painter, and per tradition thangka painters remained anonymous in the past. Sometimes the traditionally trained artist will create a thangka to express their own insight and experience. Many revolve around a specific deity.
They are all done in a ceremonial setting; materials and time needed for completion are the main factors in pricing. Because of work and materials involved in preparation a simple appearing Thangka can be more expensive then a most intricate Mandala.

 

3.) Custom Yantra Paintings Yantra is a unique Tantric tool of ritual and meditation using yoga, mudras, mantras, yantra and mantra represent the union of archetypal space and sacred sound. This is a magical tool. A Vajra is a yantric symbol. Yantra is a tool that liberates us from our limited consciousness to an expanded consciousness, from the individual awareness to the cosmic awareness. Yantra is a focus point for concentrated energy, most being those formed of concentric geometric shapes, expanding outwards from the bindu, or point, in the middle. Those include Sri Yantra, Durga Yantra, Siva Yantra are yantras said to harness and express the energy of the deity they symbolize and are considered abstract representations of the deities themselves used in many aspects of tantric ritual and sadhana.The Yantra Puja ritual ceremony however is done from the bindi, the center, outward then when the Avarana puja in the ninth circuit the sadhaka returns to bindi, the involution.. Many Talismans and amulets used in sacred ceremony are Yantras, particularly Hermetic High Ceremonial Magic where at times the Adept works his operations from within a Yantra, in fact Adept is the proper term for both Hermetic and Tantric workers. The Golden Dawn and QBLH practitioners often use Yantra. The Tantric bindu is pure consciousness; the unmanifest, potential energy of Siva without his consort Shakti. Shakti's influence that of kinetic energy brings about creation represented by many yantras. Such as the wonderful Sri Yantra which expands outwards from the point of creation mapping all that comes into existence.

Yantra's form shows the way back to the bindu, back to reconnecting with the universal consciousness we were separated from from the moment of one's creation. Although I do Yantra paintings they are also made of stone and other hard materials, a beautiful example is the nine level pyramid in West Bengal and the gorgeous dome like pyramid of the Sri Yantra in Rajasthan in bronze are worth looking up.

They are all done in a ceremonial setting on wood, canvas, metal, cloth or other material, the mediums include acrylics, oils, watercolors, inks, charcoals, pastels etc. and on the rare occasions crushed or whole common,semi-precious and precious stones are included.
Some are quite intricate, some simple... so time varies as to when it will be completed.
The materials and time needed for completion are the main factors in pricing. Keep in mind that many Yantras are easier to construct then Mantras or Thangkas, they are mostly geometric shapes and symbols, using color techniques such as "flashing colors" using sanskrit letters or other similar such as Judaic, Runic or Arabic letters etc... all written forms are of alphabets that are comprised of sacred letters. One of the most requested are the Psychic Centers, aka Chakras or Cakra, the five, eight, nine, sixteen or 6Qi systems of the Hindi, the seven, eight or four system of Tibet/Tantra, the ten of the theosophy , 5 of some Chinese or whatever system including Hebrew, Nordic, Ancient Greek and Ancient Christian. It is said we have 88,000 to an infinite number of psychic centers or cakras, and most Adepts agree we have many more than the "major" ones, but it also seems we have  many different Cakra systems also. Whatever system you use it is preferable to get one at a time and work with it before getting another. Just a suggestion ;) And they can be made affordable and lovely works of art..
Small ones can be worn as a talisman, and they, like their larger counterparts can be used for healing disease states, enchant , bestow luck, improve oratory skills, aid in love,protect, bring fame and fortune. The artists have also created the Chakra-vyuha that is used to focus concentration in childbirth.

4.) Custom Metaphysical Paintings Alchemy, Magical tradition (Including Caribe Vodou and American Hoodoo), Symbols [Om Mani Padme Hung, Tipereth etc.] Amulets and Talismans etc.
They are all done in a ceremonial setting according to specific Tradition on wood, canvas, metal, cloth and or other material, the mediums include acrylics, oils, watercolors, inks, charcoals, pastels etc. and on the rare occasions crushed or whole common, semi-precious and precious stones are included.
Some are quite intricate, some simple... so time varies as to when it will be completed.
The materials and time needed for completion are the main factors in pricing.

5.) Custom Amulets, Talismans, Charms, Malas, Larariums etc. They are all done in a ceremonial setting according to specific tradition and amulet/talisman. These are created by the Adept within the Tradtion requested including Greco-Roman, Caribe Vodou, Buddhist Traditions, Arabic Traditions, Hermetic Tradtions, American Hoodoo, Celtic, Nordic, Hindu, Christian etc. They are carved or formed from wood, paper, canvas, metal, cloth, clay or other materials such as common, semi-precious and precious stones, some are painted or appointed with mediums include acrylics, oils, watercolors, inks, charcoals, pastels etc., crushed or whole common, semi-precious and precious stones.
Some are quite intricate, some simple... so time varies as to when it will be completed. These are true amulets and talismans and while done in a ceremonial spiritual setting they are blessed to be used as sacred items and can either be charged or attributed by myself or by the buyer. These are not commercial jewelry items, Ithe artists are not  jewelers in a strict sense; each one is unique and is primarily used as a ceremonial tool however buyers have used them as Amuletic or Talismanic jewelry, wall hangings etc.
The materials and time needed for completion are the main factors in pricing. These can be quite inexpensive if, for example, the buyer simply needs a talisman drawn or written on parchment with Hebraic, Arabic or Sanskrit writing and is unable to create it personally.

The difference between commissioning Sacred Art from an Artist or an Adept, Mystic etc. is important to contemplate. An artist translates inner experience into a concept bound by space and time conveying only the artist's emotions, not a metaphysical ma'at [truth] On the other hand an artist who is also a Metaphysician, whether Mystic or Adept proceeds far beyond the limitations of the finite mind, the intellect and emotion resulting in a profound experience relating to the universal concepts of the Cosmos. An artist ejects his/her experiences through the work of art but the Adept or Mystic Artist continually develops one experience into another, not concerned so much with inner visions, but with the cosmos that lies beyond transforming the work into a divine inner experience that exists as an immortal and eternal work of Sacred Art.

If needed  the buyer will also be taught how to use their Sacred Art if they so desire, of course that is gratis and our pleasure;)

Due to the nature of the art that is created the artists will work with anyone who is in need and find something suitable and affordable. The path to enlightenment needs not be lined in the gold encrusted with jewels, that alchemy can be achieved just as well with the priceless precious divinity each one of us possesses freely.

If interested contact: sororsubrosa@hotmail.com

 

Some examples of famous, notable and common Sacred Art, Talismans and Amulets