The word Mandala means to take essence, and offering the Mandala is the means to take that essence. There are four types of Mandalas: the outer Mandala, the inner Mandala, the secret Mandala, and the ultimate Mandala. By offering the outer, inner, secret, and ultimate Mandala, it is possible to take the essence of all aspects of the Buddha's teachings, both Hinayana and Mahayana. In this book, Gonsar Tulku Rinpoche, one of the great masters of Tibet, provides guidance on how to offer the Mandala, presented with a depth and accuracy rarely found before.