Time and the Universe

The Mahayana and Theravada presentation of the points on which the Buddha remained silent, since to answer them would only create confusion in the minds of questioners.

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

The unique Tibetan system of calculations of the lunar weekday and date, used to bring the lunar and solar calendars into harmony, lead to the features of doubled and skipped lunar dates and leap-months, all of which differ from those features in the Chinese and Indian...

External Kalachakra presents the external cycles the universe goes through and includes the teachings on world systems, astronomy, astrology, the motion of the planets, the calendar and history.

Things appear in deceptive ways but we can see how they actually exist with an understanding of the Buddhist analysis of the various types of phenomena there are.

A discussion between Jonathan Landaw and Dr. Berzin about the relationship between collective karma and environmental or societal situations of a group that experiences them.

A comparison of the Kalachakra, Hindu and Chinese New Years as well as the Chinese and Kalachakra systems of seasons. Although the Tibetan element-animal assignment system may be reminiscent of the Chinese, yet on closer examination there are significant differences.

Learn about the distinct features of the Tibetan almanac such as the “arising from the vowels” system, special dates and combination and action periods.

Hindu and Buddhist sources as well several Western Occult traditions present varied accounts and interpretations about Shambhala.

The Yoga school of Indian philosophy shares the basic assertions of the Samkhya system, such as concerning primal matter, the self and liberation, but adds to the system the supreme god Ishvara, equivalent to Shiva.