Mandalas are most frequently associated with traditional Hinduism and Buddhism. They are complex circular and usually four-sided diagrams offering a symbolic representation of a larger cosmic reality or aspects of it. Mandalas are used in religious worship, ritual, and meditation. The purpose of the mandala is not merely to portray pagan deities, but to link the one who visualizes the mandala to the spiritual power it represents. The number of deities in a mandala may vary from a few to 100 or more. They are highly complex symbolic and pictorial designations that must be ‘read’ or ‘penetrated.’ The goal is to use the mandala to influence the mind in order to establish altered states of consciousness, psychic development, mystical experiences, and so on, by ‘opening’ the alleged chakras, or psychic centers. Although traditional Hinduism and Buddhism perceive the mandala as related to the gods who bestow psychic powers and ‘enlightenment,’ these ‘gods’ are what the Bible identifies as demons. Mandalas commonly function as objects of worship, as worshipers offer prayers to the deities of the mandala in order to ensure prosperity and protection from adversities. Under various guises, demons have always sought the worship of humans; satan himself sought the worship of none less than Jesus Christ, God in the flesh (Matt. 4:9). Mandala coloring books for adults can be found in many grocery stores’ checkout aisles. One author wrote about it ‘…that just by using your coloring book you are expressing your interest in the mandala magic, therefore opening yourself up to spiritual outcomes.’ In other words, one is participating in a spiritual activity!

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can receive Him into your heart, and He can deliver you from darkness and sin and have your name written in His Book of Life.

If you are sincere, you can say this simple prayer to the Father (it doesn’t have to be word for word):

“God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. Please forgive me of all of my sins, just as I forgive others. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross, I believe in my heart Jesus is Lord and was raised from the dead and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in the Lord and GOD Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.”