The
Home of Kalachakra
"With the nature of emptiness and compassion,
without birth and destruction in the three realms,
consciousness and objects of consciousness in one form,
I prostrate to the glorious bhagavan Kalachakra."
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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.
| INITIATIONS, TEACHINGS &
RETREATS |
Kalachakra Initiation and Teachings
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Bodh Gaya, India, December 31, 2011 - January 10, 2012
Program
December 31 to January 2: rituals, consecration, start of sand mandala
January 3 to 5, teachings on Kamalashila's Middling States of Meditation, Gyalsey Thokme Sangpo's 37 Practices of A Boddhisattva, Geshe Langri Thangpa's Eight Verses of Training the Mind & Nagarjuna's Praise to the World Transcendent
January 6: Kalachakra Ritual Dance
January 7 to 9: Kalachakra Initiation
January 10: Long Life Empowerment and Long Life Puja for His Holiness the Dalai lama
For latest information, see www.kalachakra2012.org |
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Kalachakra guru yoga retreat
With Sungjang Rinpoche
February 16th to 19th 2012
At Tatsang Lhundup Ling
45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France
More info via:
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+ 33 6 01 91 92 10 |
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Harmony in Kalachakra
with Andy Wistreich
Dharamsala, India, February 6 – 13, 2012
An introduction to the Kalacakra Tantra including how to harmonise the outer and inner elements,
how to harmonise relationships and how to develop and practise universal responsibility.
Open to all!
Hosted by Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala, India
For more information please visit: www.tushita.info/kalachakra-2012
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Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Retreat
with Andy Wistreich
February 16 – 27, 2012
With teachings on and practise of the Kalacakra Six Session Guruyoga,
fulfilling the mantra commitment, and culminating in a fire puja.
Open only to those who have received the Kalachakra initiation!
Hosted by Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala, India
For more information please visit: www.tushita.info/kalachakra-2012 |
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Teachings on
Manjushri nama samgiti & Kalachakra
at
Universal responsibility day
with Samdhong Rinpoche
March 11th 2012
At Tatsang Lhundup Ling
45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France
More info via:
, tel:
+ 33 6 01 91 92 10 |
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Introduction to the Kalachakra Mind Mandala Sadhana
by Andy Wistreich
Kalachakra Center, Paris, March 31 to April 1st 2012
Centre Kalachakra, 5. passage Delessert, 7510 Paris, France
This sadhana may be used to accomplish a retreat on the generation stage,
the first stage yoga of Kalachakra (initiates only).
More information: www.centre-kalachakra.net and info@centre-kalachakra.net |
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Lamrim teachings and Kalachakra practice
With Sungjang Rinpoche
April 5th to 10th 2012
At Tatsang Lhundup Ling
45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France
More info via:
, tel:
+ 33 6 01 91 92 10 |
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Kalachakra drupchen
with Sungjang Rinpoche
April 30th to May 8th 2012
At Tatsang Lhundup Ling
45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France
More info via:
, tel:
+ 33 6 01 91 92 10 |
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Retreat: Practice of the Kalachakra Mind Mandala Sadhana
with Andy Wistreich
France, June 8 to 13, 2012
Kalachakra Centre de Retraite, Les Hautes Grouas,
72110 Saint Cosme en Vairais, Haute Normandie (close to Paris)
For initiates only.
More information: info@centre-kalachakra.net and registration form |
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TIME FOR PEACE |
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
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