About Kalachakra

The Kalachakra is a term used in Vajrayana Buddhism that means wheel of time or “time-cycles”. “Kālacakra” is one of many tantric teachings and esoteric practice in Tibetan Buddhism. It is an active Vajrayana tradition, one offered to large public audiences. The tradition combines myth and history, whereby actual historical vents become an allegory for the spiritual drama within a person, drawing symbolic lessons for inner transformation towards Buddha nature.
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Establishment & History of Kalachakra Tantra

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Sep
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The word refers to the or cycle in . And, is considered to belong to a magnificent class. The origin of this tradition was first in and then it is most active in . This Tradition teaches on Cosmology, Theology, sociology, myth, prophecy, , and yoga. These are to signify the transformation of one and into perfect through various yogic methods. The Kalachakra .
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Explaining Kalachakra

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Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Shri is also known as a of the Non-dual classification. Kalacakra is the name of the foundational treatise of this tradition, composed in and later translated into . The life of the Kalachakra In this portion, we will learn about the life f the Kalachakra. And after that, we'll learn about the short etymological description of the word Kalachakraitself. Etymology of the Kalachakra Kalachakra is known as Dus Kyi Khor lo in . .
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The Kalachakra Mantra Banner

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May
2018
Dharma
Ham Ksha Ma La Va Ra Ya Sva Ha The empowerment pacifies conflicts, develops and welfare, reduces and increases , , , , and . Who is Kalachakra? Kalachakra Both a patron or in and the doctrines and of the Kalachakra lineage are referred to as Kalachakra. What is the of Kalachakra ? The mantra of Kalachakra is Om Ham Ksha Ma La Va Ra Ya Sva Ha. What is .
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The Kalachakra initiation & preparatory steps

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Apr
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There are two sections to the  initiation, the preparatory procedures, and actual initiation. The six preparatory steps Step 1. Setting a proper and bestowing the inner initiation Setting the motivation involves the disciples purifying themselves by taking a bath symbolized by sipping a handful of and prostration. The performs a ceremony of sending out a cake, which symbolizes dispelling any obstructions to the initiation. The disciples then make a  offering holding flowers in .
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Support for Meditation – Kalachakra Mandala

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Mar
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Support for -  Kalachakra is a complex meditation practice from the highest class of , anuttarayoga. More than just providing a profound method for overcoming the detrimental effects of compulsive and attaining enlightenment to benefit all others. This Mandala one of the most popular Tibetan . Considered a very useful painting by many established practitioners it has become extremely popular in the West. Used by the in many of his .
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Kalachakra – Mandala and Stupas around the world

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Dec
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Kalacakra in a Yi-dam( protector) who turns . Kalacakra is the title of a in one of the divisions of the . It is possible that Kalacakra is a personification of that work. Kalacakra is usually as a with four head on each of which is the . He may have twelve or twenty-four arms but never has more than two legs. In his Yi-dam form, he is dark blue. .
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Tibetan Buddhist practices – Schools, sutras & tantras

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Apart from classical Mahāyāna Buddhist practices like the six perfections, Tibetan Buddhism also includes tantric practices, such as and the as well as methods which are seen as transcending tantra, like . In Tibetan Buddhism, practices are generally classified as either Sutra (or Pāramitāyāna) or Tantra ( or Mantrayāna), though exactly what constitutes each category and what is included and excluded in each is a matter of debate and .
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Buddhist tantras – Manipulation of the subtle body

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The Buddhist Tantras are a varied group of Indian and Tibetan texts which outline unique views and practices of the Buddhist tantra religious systems. Buddhist Tantric texts began appearing in the Gupta Empire period though there are texts with elements associated with Tantra that can be seen as early as the third century. By the eighth century, Tantra was a dominant force in North India and the number of texts increased with numerous Tantric pandits writing .
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All about Applique Thangkas

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Sep
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is Known as göchen in . The Huns of Central were the first to use to decorate saddle blankets. It traveled eastward along the , and accepted it as a holy form. Fabric were created in the 15th century utilizing an indigenous applique method. These thangkas, which are lavishly embroidered and appliqued, immediately became popular in Tibet. Because of its excellent materials, durability, suppleness, and potential .
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Dusum Khyenpa is known as the 1st . Dusum Khyenpa is the founder of the (Kamtsang) branch of the Tradition. Dusum Khyenpa was born in Kham He served as Abbot of after and founded the . He is becoming the seat of the incarnate Karmapa . Dusum Khyenpa was the founder of the school and of its three main : Kampo Nenang Gon in 1164, Karma Gon .
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