Kalachakra Tantra: Rite of Initiation

Book Description
The Kalachakra--Wheel of Time--tantra is the most detailed and encompassing system of theory and practice within Tibetan Buddhism. It has been popularized in recent times by The Dalai Lama, who publicly gives the Kalachakra initiation every year all around the world.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Tibetan


About the Author
: The Dalai Lama, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, resides in Dharamsala, India. Jeffrey Hopkins, a leading scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.


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The Kãlachakra—or "Wheel of Time"—tantra is one of the most detailed and encompassing systems of theory and practice within Tibetan Buddhism. This book contains a complete translation of the Kãlachakra initiation ritual interspersed with commentary from the Dalai Lama, a valuable new index, and a comprehensive introduction by Professor Jeffrey Hopkins that explores the Kãlachakra's rich symbolism and history.


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