How to use a mandala
Having said that Mandala used primarily as a form of meditation to gain knowledge from the inside.
Select a mandala that appeals to you. You should know the meaning of the mandala that you have selected set your own meaning, before it is used for meditation.
Once the intention has been set, you can begin to lock focus. Let's take in the beautiful designs, let your mind wander. Just like a candle flame in candle therapy to watch when you start to think your opinion about the usual worldly things, just bring your focus and attention back to the beauty of the Mandala. Let the locking absorb all your attention, swim through it, looking at the colors in his patterns. When you begin to fall into the mandala, you will experience a feeling of lightness and may arise intuitive thoughts. Relax, let thoughts and feelings come to you. Float with him. If you start to feel panic, feel lost, uncomfortable or if you think back on these "mundane" things start again, just relax and refocus your attention on the mandala.
Everyone experiences different feelings. But if you have a relaxed attitude, while focused on the mandala you obviously have achieved what was intended. You should come with the clarity of intention off that you have set before meditation special Mandala.