Kalachakra

In addition to taking bodhisattva and the Kalachakra root tantric vows, another commitment of the Kalachakra empowerment is to safeguard 25 modes of tamed behavior.

Dr. Berzin outlines the theoretical and historical features of Buddhism and Islam that indicate a common ground between them, in addition to basic shared ethical principles.

Examine the contents of the first two chapters as they appear in “The Abridged Kalachakra Tantra” and its commentary, “Stainless Light.” The first concerns the external cycles of time, the second the internal cycles.

Dr. Berzin’s practical advice for each day of the Kalachakra initiation conferred by the Dalai Lama in Rikon, Switzerland.

A question and answer with Dr. Berzin and his students about participating in a Kalachakra initiation.

An explanation of the role of the four creative-energy drops in the process of causing uncontrollably recurring samsaric existence.

An abridged Kalachakra sadhana having the full mind, speech and body mandelas with all 722 deities.

Introduction to Kalachakra, a tantra system for overcoming the ravages of time and attaining enlightenment.

Details about Kalachakra, its history and relation with the Dalai Lamas.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Russia tried to gain influence in Tibet by claiming Russia was Shambhala. Japan also tried to win over Tibetan and Mongolian support by claiming that Japan was Shambhala.