"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."

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
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: , tel: + 33 6 01 91 92 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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 page.

You can now download our special Kalachakra Screensaver and desktop wallpapers for free!