Kālachakra tantra : rite of initiation : for the stage of generation : a commentary on the text of Kay-drup-ge-lek-bel-sang-bo by Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and the text itself

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. Introduction / Jeffrey Hopkins -- Altruistic Purification -- Deity Yoga : The Special Tantric Technique -- Motivation: The Thirty-seven Practices -- Emptiness Yoga -- History Of The Kalachakra Tantra -- Initiations And Mandalas -- Procedure Of The Enhancement -- Procedure Of The Initiations -- The Texts -- The Author Of The Mandala Rite -- The Author Of The Commentary -- Motivation And Internal Initiation -- Supplication And Faith -- Vows And Blessing -- Tooth-stick, Water, Kusha Grass, And Thread -- Six Lineages And Vajrasattva -- Enthusiasm And Dreams -- Structure -- Outside The Curtain -- Seeing The Mandala -- Water Initiation -- Crown Initiation -- Silk Ribbon Initiation -- Vajra And Bell Initiation -- Conduct Initiation -- Name Initiation -- Permission Initiation And Appendages -- Understanding The Time Of Attainment -- Advice To Abandon The Root Infractions -- Prayer-wishes -- Daily Practice -- Guru Yoga Of Kalachakra In Connection With The Six Sessions In Completely Facilitating Form -- Six Session Yoga -- Abbreviated Six Session Yoga -- Mantras In The Kalachakra Initiation, Stage Of Generation. By Tenzin Gyatso, The Fourteenth Dalai Lama, And The Text Itself ; Edited Translated And Introduced By Jeffery Hopkins. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [472]-474) And Index. 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. Over 20,000 Americans have received these teachings from the Dalai Lama. His Holiness will once again be giving this teaching and initiation in June in Bloomington, Indiana. The Dalai Lama here explains this elaborate tantric rite, and Hopkins' extensive introduction clarifies its symbolism and history.