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Yoga in general is largely about reaching highest levels of consciousness; this happens also through purifying, and strengthening the body. Cleanliness is very important to this; and there are many things such as good energy having to do with this. Purifying the air and body is beneficial; one wishes to have clean air, this is important, strength and health of the body are helped by this. Mantras are very helpful for purifying the body, which bring protection, strength, healing, and happiness; These combined with strength and breath in clean and pure environment, is best. Very slow movement, while breathing long breaths, is one of the most beneficial. And Pranayam is wonderful… Not just sitting, there are several types as well. But sitting is generally thought of.

Srstikanta Lokeshvara is one-faced and two-armed and stands on a lotus. He displays the Varada pose with his right hand, while his empty left-hand rests near his navel. A large number of the four-armed god’s issue from various parts of his body, while Amitabha appears over his head.

Sand Mandalas are the ancient form of Buddhist art. They are the temporary form of arts. The process of creating and then destroying the mandalas has a symbolic importance for monk practitioners. In Tibet the sand mandala is called Kuktson Kyilkhor, meaning “mandala of colored sand powder.” In Sanskrit, it describes “cosmogram”, or “world in harmony.” According to Tibetan culture, wherever a Sand Mandala is created, all sentient beings and the surrounding environment are blessed. There is outer, inner as well as the secret meaning of every mandala. On the outermost level they represent the world in its divine form; on the inner level, they represent a map with the help of which an ordinary human mind is transformed into an enlightened mind. On the secret level, they represent a perfect balance between body, mind and the soul. The creation of the sand painting is meant to purify and heal on all three levels. Unlike Painted mandalas, Sand mandalas are not permanent. They go into construction and destruction. Before the sand mandala is actually constructed, the place is prayed by monks who will make music, chant and recite prayers and mantras.

Mantras mean “mind protection” are Sanskrit syllables, usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity, and embody the qualities of the deity with which they are associated. They bring benefit to all who see, touch, hear or speak them.