As long as space endures : essays on the Kālacakra Tantra in Honor of H.H. the Dalai Lama

The Kalachakra Tantra--Kalachakra means wheel of time--is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kalachakra initiation remains the most sought-after eveny in the life of a devout Buddhist. The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kalachakra Tantra and brought the initiation to the West in 1981, performing it in the U.S., Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. This volume has been created to celebrate his long involvement with the Kalachakra teachings. 1. A Concert Of Names Of Manjusri: Manjusri-namasamgiti / Alexander Berzin -- The Mental Afflictions And The Nature Of The Supreme Immutable Wisdom In The Sekoddesa And Its Commentary By Naropa / Giacomella Orofino -- The Sekoddesatippani : A Brief Commentary On The Summary Of The Initiation / Phillip Lecso -- The Elucidation Of True Reality : The Kalacakra Commentary By Vajragarbha On The Tattvapatala Of The Hevajratantra / Francesco Sferra -- Like A Buddha Jewel-casket Thrown Open : Gendun Gyatso's Namasamgiti Commentary / Laura Harrington -- Brief Presentation Of Channels, Winds, And Drops According To Kalacakra Tradition By Changkya Rolpa Dorje / Gavin Kilty -- Palden Lhamo: Supreme Guardian Goddess Of The Dalai Lamas / Miranda Shaw. 8. Om Vakyeda Namah: Manjusri's Mantra And Its Uses / Glenn Wallis -- 9. The Body As A Text And The Text As The Body : A View From The Kalacakratantra's Perspective / Vesna A. Wallace -- 10. The Influence Of The Kalacakra : Vajrapani On Consort Meditation / David B. Gray -- 11. The Concept Of Adibuddha In The Kalacakratantra / Urban Hammar -- 12. A Lineage History Of Vajrayoga And Tantric Zhentong From The Jonang Kalacakra Practice Tradition / Michael R. Sheehy -- 13. The Six Vajra-yogas Of Kalacakra / Edward Henning -- 14. Compassionate Aspirations And Their Fulfillment : Dol-po-pa's A Prayer For Birth In Sukhavati / Georgios T. Halkias -- 15. Medicine And Astrology In The Healing Arts Of The Kalacakratantra / Vesna A. Wallace -- 16. Sanskrit Mantras In The Kalachakra Sadhana / David Reigle -- 17. Rendawa And The Question Of Kalacakra's Uniqueness / Thupten Jinpa. 18. Kalacakra And The Nalanda Tradition : Science, Religion, And Objectivity In Buddhism And The West / Joseph Loizzo -- 19. Demon Diseases And Tibetan Medicine : The Interface Between Religion And Science / Ivette Vargas -- 20. Integrating Modern Neuroscience And Physiology With Indo-tibetan Yogic Science / William C. Bushell -- 21. Vibrating In Splendor, The Source Experience Of Kalacakra's Mandala 399 / Sofia Stril-rever -- 22. The Kalacakra Empowerment As Conducted By Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche / Ronit Yoeli-tlalim -- 23. Dissolution And Emptiness Meditation In The Kalacakra Six-session Guru Yoga Sadhana / Geshe Drakpa Gelek -- 24. Essence Of The Kalacakra Six-session Guru Yoga Practice / Jhado Rinpoche -- 25. Purifying The Inner And Outer Wheels : Remarks From Venerable Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche On The Significance Of The Kalacakra For Times Of Conflict. Edward A. Arnold, Editor On Behalf Of Namgyal Monastery Institute Of Buddhist Studies. Includes Bibliographical References.

The Kalacakra Tantra (Kalacakra means "wheel of time") is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kalacakra initiation remains the most sought-after event in the life of a devout Buddhist.

The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kalacakra Tantra; he brought the initiation to the West in 1981, performing it in the United States, Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. This volume has been created to celebrate his long involvement with the Kalacakra teachings. The twenty-five contributors, scholars who have made tantric studies their specialty, have contributed translations of works by great Indian and Tibetan Kalacakra masters, analyses of historical figures, methods of practice, essays on medicine ritual expertise, and ethical discipline. The collection also includes practical advice for Western students and practitioners from contemporary Tibetan Kalacakra masters.

"The Kālacakra Tantra -- Kālacakra means "wheel of time" -- is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kālacakra initiation remains the most sought-after event in the life of a devout Buddhist. The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kālacakra Tantra and brought the initiation to the West in 1981, performing it in the U.S., Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. This volume has been created to celebrate his long involvement with the Kālacakra teachings and the inauguration of the new Kālacakra Temple in Ithaca, New York by Namgyal Monastery. ..."--Back cover Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Introduction......Page 14 Acknowledgments......Page 16 I. Translation and Revelation......Page 18 1 ......Page 20 2 ......Page 44 3 ......Page 68 4 ......Page 110 5 ......Page 144 6 ......Page 162 II. Analysis and Insight......Page 168 7 ......Page 170 8 ......Page 186 9 ......Page 196 10 ......Page 210 11 ......Page 220 12 ......Page 236 13 ......Page 254 14 ......Page 276 15 ......Page 294 16 ......Page 318 17 ......Page 334 III. Transmission and Transition......Page 348 18 ......Page 350 19 ......Page 384 20 ......Page 402 21 ......Page 416 22 ......Page 432 23 ......Page 466 24 ......Page 474 25 ......Page 482 Resources ......Page 490