Kalachakra

The Kalachakra depiction of the non-Indic prophets and its prophecies of a future war with their followers must be understood in its historical and cultural context.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the Eighth Dalai Lama sent Gyelse Dorjechang from his own Namgyal Monastery to establish the main Kalachakra Monastery of Mongolia, Dechen Kalawa. Kalachakra practice was spread throughout Mongolia by the Fourth and Fifth Bogdo Gegens.

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.

The astro sciences of calendar-making, astronomy, astrology, and mathematics touch many aspects of Tibetan life. These sciences play a significant role in the Tibetan medical tradition.

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

To differentiate the common tantric vows from the Kalachakra root tantric vows, we follow here the explanation given in “An Explanation of Secret Mantra Ethical Discipline: A Cluster of Fruit of Actual Attainments” by Tsongkhapa.

Many people, especially idealistic newcomers to Buddhism, would like to believe that Buddhism has been immune to the phenomenon of conversion.

The evolution of a universe is intimately connected with the karma of the limited beings that will be reborn into it.

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.

A prayer to the reborn in Shambhala at the dawn of the golden age and to make the best progress there on the path to enlightenment.