Kalachakra

Jhado Rinpoche’s advice on how to practice the “Kalachakra Six-Session”: with correct understanding of voidness and bodhichitta.

Overview of the three waves of Buddhism reaching Mongolia from Central Asia and then Tibet, the subsequent exploitation of Buddhism by the Manchus, its suppression under the communist regime and the initial efforts at its revival.

A deep understanding of the various components of an empowerment is important for gaining the most benefit from the experience.

The legend of Shambhala was used by Mongol rebels against the Soviets in the “Shambhala Wars” as well as by the Japanese in attempts to control Mongolia in the 1920s and 30s.

An examination of the steps of the empowerment so that, regardless of whether we observe or take part, we can follow the procedure and gain something from it.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama answers questions from Dr. Berzin about various aspects of Kalachakra – such as its relationship with Western audiences and Western science, the different Tibetan Kalachakra traditions – and also gives advice on keeping vows.

Although Muslim scholars of the past have shown repeated interest in gaining knowledge of Buddhism, while Buddhist scholars have shown comparatively less interest in learning about Islam, this situation is slowly changing at present.

A Kalachakra initiation is a Buddhist ceremony in preparation for tantric meditation and for bringing harmony to the world.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama recommended these four texts for Westerners who do not have time to practice the fuller Kalachakra sadhanas.

Message from the Dalai Lama to introduce Dr. Berzin’s book on Kalachakra.