Kalachakra Tantra

Kalachakra Tantra is a tantric text in the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.

Overview

The Kalachakra Tantra (“Wheel of Time Tantra”) is a complex and profound tantric system in Vajrayana Buddhism. It encompasses cosmology, philosophy, and practice, and is particularly associated with the Dalai Lama and the Gelug school.

Method/Content

The system includes teachings on the external universe, the internal subtle body, and the alternative (enlightenment) body. Practices involve elaborate visualizations, mantras, and meditations on the Kalachakra mandala. The text also contains prophecies about the future.

Purpose/Benefits

The Kalachakra is believed to be especially effective for world peace and the prevention of nuclear war. It also promises individual enlightenment and the development of great compassion.

Verification Notes

• The Kalachakra initiation is one of the most public tantric initiations in Tibetan Buddhism.
• Studied extensively by scholars and practitioners alike.