Using Mandalas

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Mandalas, especially of this type made with sand as ritual art and then dispersed are some of the most powerful works of white magic I have yet to encounter on this planet. Absolutely mind-blowing the positivity of the intention achieved by the buddhist monks who create these sand Mandalas. Every action, every thought is dedication and sent out in benefit to all beings everywhere. I have been trying to incorporate this intention in my daily life as well with all that I do. 

I call this same idea living with a warrior spirit, and I too endeavor to do the same. Even if it's the most mundane task. 

There is a slo something called, "sanmitsu." Sanmitsu is the synergy of word, thought, and deed. When all three are aligned it creates the strong white magic you refer to above.

I saw the Tibetan monks create and destroy a sand mandala some years ago. It was an amazing experience. The focus in creating the design, which was about 6 ft. in diameter, was intense. But then the second it was complete, they blew the design away and scooped up the sand until the area was completely clean as though it had never been there. Even though I knew they would do that, the act carried a profound energy.

Yes, the Buddhist word for "spiritual warrior" is Bodhisattva and every Buddhist takes the vow of the Bodhisattva which is to work endlessly for the liberation of all beings. The three gateways which are the gateways believed to be that through which both good and bad karma are developed are the mind (thought), the body (deed) and speech (word). Many Tibetan meditative techniques are to purify these three aspects of the self.

In the book I read it seems there was a strong reaction of Westerners when the Mandalas were destroyed because we view things as important due to keeping them, possessing them, but the monks believe the best way to preserve the Mandala is to dismantle it.