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Kalachakra Tantra: Rite of Initiation

By Dalai Lama , Jeffrey Hopkins

Book information

Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Year
1999
ISBN
0861711513
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
39 MB (41086529 bytes)
Pages
390\0
Topic
Religion Buddhism
Time added
2020-05-19 01:53:59

Description

Associated with the promotion of world peace, the Kalachakra - 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 Kalachakra initiation ritual as it was conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Washington DC in July 2011, along with his commentary and a comprehensive introduction by Professor Jeffrey Hopkins that explores the Kalachakra's rich symbolism, meaning, and history. The book also includes the Six-Session Yoga. Review "Tantalizing glimpses into the philosophy and practice of Kalachakra." (The Middle Way) About the Author His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. A winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace, he has dedicated his life to teaching compassion and understanding. He lives in Dharamsala, India.

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