The symbolism of the temple or palace is one of the cornerstones to understanding the philosophical importance of the mandala. One participates with the mandala by entering it, as one would the temple itself, though with the eyes and mind rather than on foot. One moves peacefully through its serene structure, its many chambers and hallways, always approaching the ultimate center. Through this action we find our-selves moving toward our own center, the true core that connects each of us to the ultimate source of Being. This is a process of psychological self-orientation and spiritual focus. The Encyclopedia Britannica describes that "by mentally 'entering' the mandala and 'proceeding' toward its centre, [the participant] is by analogy guided through the cosmic processes of disintegration and reintegration." In other words, the mandala empowers us to deconstruct the illusions that surround us and seem to define us, and to put the structure back together in a manner aligned more closely with the true reality of cosmic unity. vólkoshan symbolizes the archetypal temple of the spirit. We may enter it at will, at peace, and within its structure discover the true center of everything—the ultimate point of truth and peace that resides within each of us.