Principal Beliefs of Vajra Bodhi Mandala

by John Chow of Tao of Tai Chi Chuan Institute and Vajra Bodhi Mandala,  Melbourne, Australia.

*    The Creator is the source of all things, seen and unseen.

*    The Creator is Divine Light, Divine Vibration, the Universal Intelligence that controls everything.

*    The Creator is has no beginning and no end.  It is timeless change and expression.

*    The universe is the embodiment of the Creator and all phenomena are ultimately the expressions of the Creator.

*    The Creator is formless and beyond distinction.

*    The Creator is impartial, just and fair.

*    The Creator is everywhere, and in all things – high or low, good or bad,

*    Free will to act according to one’s conscience and intentions.

*    Just reward and retribution for actions done and undone.

*    Necessity of personal effort and self reliance.

*    Spiritual evolution and development of all beings until final return to Creator.

*    Total surrender to and faith in the Creator.

*    Integrating with all creation, which is the living embodiment and ceaseless expression of the Creator.

*    The spiritual path is an inward journey - a personal and private relationship between oneself and the Creator.

*    The Body, Mind, Spirit must be united and integrated in order to return to the Creator.

*   The Creator exist in us as a Divine Spark which is our Higher Self through which we may contact and realise the Creator.

Because of these,  we also believe:-

*    Humankind has a Universal Responsibility to the whole of creation – animate or inanimate.

*    Treatment of all as equal, with mutual respect since all beings are equal in the eyes of the Creator.  

*    Selfless service and contribution to others without hope of reward or hope.

*    Treat all saints and holy beings of every religion with respect.  

*    Be grateful to and respect for all saints and holy beings of every religion for their contributions and assistance.

*    Harmlessness and benevolence to all of creation.

*    Practice of Virtue.

*    Harmony between all creation, animate or inanimate.

*    Balance in way of life:- thought, word and deed.

*    All religious teachings were created for their time, region, people, cultures and temperament.  They are correct with respect to these.    

*    Harmony between all nations, races, religions, and races.

*    Diseases and disharmony are due to imbalances and provocation of energies.