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The Home of Kalachakra
"The initiation to the Kalachakra is one of the most important…
because it takes everything into account,
the body and the human mind,
and the whole external aspect – cosmic and astrological.
We firmly believe in its power to reduce conflict
and we believe it is capable of creating…
peace of spirit and therefore peace in the world."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Attention members: The password-protected area for members is again functioning after a hack. However, in the struggle to recover, the data of a fair number of members were lost. Please register again to gain access and mention you were an approved member already. Sorry for the inconvenience.
 His Holiness the Dalai Lama has given the Kalachakra initiation frequently all over the world, and we consider that the Kalachakra forms a fundamental element in his mission to our planet in this time. We wish to extend the effectiveness of that mission through offering practical support for pure traditional practice of Kalacakra.
To quote from our Memorandum of intent, we want "to provide world-wide, trans-sectarian support for Kalachakra practice and study in authentic lineages, by acting as a non-hierarchical communication platform between vajra brothers and sisters, with the deepest respect for the advice of fully qualified teachers such as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
The Network began in 1997, and is quickly growing far beyond an informal email link between a few people and a small website. Some of us are scholars/translators, and making authentic practice materials available to practitioners is one of the aims of our Network, currently in 12 languages. With the help and donations of people who joined our Network, we managed to organise our first unique teachings by a very qualified teacher early 2004, and the translation of a major Kalachakra commentary has been completed in July 2005. Both are now available to initiates for free (for more information on our plans, check our Wish List).
The IKN is interested in supporting the development of Kalachakra Practice Groups around the world, and we can give advice from our experience in London and other groups on guidelines for facilitating such groups successfully. It is recommended that these groups be trans-sectarian, but we will support any groups rooted in an authentic lineage.
This website has a public area and an area restricted to people who have received the Kalachakra initiation and registered with us. This restricted area is needed to protect the tantric secrecy vows, which are intended to ensure proper guidance by a qualified teacher and to avoid misunderstanding regarding these advanced practices.
Similarly, we also created two Discussion Forums, one for the general public, and one for Members only.
Data Privacy Policy:
International Kalacakra Network will not share your personal data with any third party. In the event that you wish to leave the network, please inform us and we will destroy the records of any data we hold on you.
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Upcoming Kalachakra Events
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Kalachakra Preliminaries and Empowerment
with Jonang Lama Yonten Gyamtso
June 20, 2018 - June 24, 2018
Location: Minsk, Belarus
More information (Use Google translate for the English)
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Summer Kalachakra Retreat: Ritual Prayer Ceremony, Six Session Guru Yoga, Self Generation and Complete Generation
with Geshe Lobsang Jhagmey
June 24, 2018 - July 8, 2018
Location: Namgyal Monastery,
Ithaca, New York
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Vajra Vega Empowerment & Kalachakra Bardo Teachings
with Shar Khentrul Rinpoché
August 9, 2018 - August 12, 2018
Location: Terma Foundation, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Open to Everyone
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Introduction to the Kalachakra Path: Jonang-Kalachakra Ngondro Teachings
with Shar Khentrul Rinpoché
August 16, 2018 - August 18, 2018
Location: Kundrolling, New York City, NY
Open to Everyone
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Embracing a Rimé Philosophy,
Golden Age Dharma of the Jonang Tradition,
Entering the Vajra Yoga Path of Kalachakra
with Shar Khentrul Rinpoché
August 30, 2018 - September 2, 2018
Location: Drepung Loseling Institute,
Houston, Texas
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4 Higher Empowerments & 3 Isolations Meditation Retreat
with Shar Khentrul Rinpoche
September 14, 2018 - September 20, 2018
Location: Seven Circles Retreat Center,
Badger, California
Open to Initiates only and by application
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Innate Kalachakra Jenang
with Shar Khentrul Rinpoche
September 22, 2018
Location:Tibetan Association of Northern California,
Richmond, California
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Kalacakra Body, Speech and Mind Mandala Retreat
with Andy Wistreich
October 19, 2018 - October 28, 2018
Location: Land of Joy,
Greenhaugh, Hexham NE48 1PP
OPEN TO INITIATES ONLY
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The nearing retreat
of the Kalachakra mind mandala sadhana
(Sekoddesa commentary by Naropa)
with Andy Wistreich, (English)
October 31, 2018 - December 17, 2018
Location: Kalachakra retreat center in Saint Cosme en Vairais (near Paris) France
OPEN TO INITIATES ONLY
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TIME FOR PEACE
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Did you receive a Kalachakra initiation and
would you like to join us in world-wide meditation?
You are invited to join us
every Saturday
Time: around 13:00 - 16:00 GMT
Suggested practices (available for initiates via the English resources page):
- Kalachakra 6-session Guru Yoga
- ' The Best of Jewels' from Buton Rinchen Druppa.
- ' An excellent Vase of Nectar' from Detri Rinpoche
- ' Tsog offering for the glorious primary Buddha Kalachakra, fulfilling the desire for great bliss'
Of course, any other Kalachakra practice would be great as well.
For more information, and your local time to practice, see the Time for Peace page.
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