A Garland of Flowers - Beauty of the Odiyan Mandala, by Tarthang Tulku offers memorable glimpses of the expansive gardens and landscapes of the Odiyan Retreat Center, an extraordinary mandala of temples and gardens in Sonoma County, California. A contemplative photo essay celebrating the beauty of nature and its capacity to heal the human spirit, the book begins by inviting readers to cultivate aesthetic appreciation through observing the perfection...