"The initiation to the Kalachakra is one of the most important… because it takes everything into account; the body and the human mind, and the whole external aspect – cosmic and astrological. We firmly believe in its power to reduce conflict and we believe it is capable of creating… peace of spirit and therefore peace in the world." His Holiness the Dalai Lama

 

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has given the Kalachakra initiation frequently all over the world, and we consider that the Kalachakra forms a fundamental element in his mission to our planet in this time. We wish to extend the effectiveness of that mission through offering free practical support for pure traditional practice of Kalacakra. One of the main aims of our Network is making authentic practice materials available to practitioners, currently in 14 languages. 

To quote from our Memorandum of intent; we want "to provide world-wide, trans-sectarian support for Kalachakra practice and study in authentic lineages, by acting as a non-hierarchical communication platform between vajra brothers and sisters, with the deepest respect for the advice of fully qualified teachers such as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama."

The Network began in 1997, and basically consists of this website, a discussion forum for members and for the executive team. Some of the executive team are scholars, translators, and representatives of Kalachakra centers & practice groups.

The IKN is interested in supporting the development of Kalachakra Practice Groups around the world, and we can give advice from our experience in London and other groups on guidelines for facilitating such groups successfully.  It is recommended that these groups be trans-sectarian, but we will support any groups rooted in an authentic lineage.

This website has a public area and an area restricted to people who have received the Kalachakra initiation and register with us. This restricted area is needed to protect the tantric secrecy vows, which are intended to ensure proper guidance by a qualified teacher and to avoid misunderstanding regarding these advanced practices.

Data Privacy Policy: International Kalacakra Network will not share your personal data with any third party. In the event that you wish to leave the network, please inform us and we will destroy the records of any data we hold on you.

Upcoming Kalachakra Events
Jonang Kalachakra Completion Stage: 2025-2029 Program Introduction at Dzogden Kalapa With Khentrul Rinpoche February 22th, 2025 This program will be held at Dzogden Kalapa Center in Austria More information
Kalachakra Dark Retreat (3 Isolations / Wensum) With Rafa Lobsang Dorjé February 28th – March 9th (9 nights) At Dzokden Kalapa Garanas 41, 8541 Bad Schwanberg, Austria In-person only More information
2-Year Kalachakra Ngondro Program With Rafa Lobsang Dorje A program to prepare for the Kalachakra Path in a step-by-step guided process. Start at any time taking modules 1-7 or pre-enroll for module 8: March 28-30th 2025: Module 8: Innate Kalachakra At Dzokden Kalapa Garanas 41, 8541 Bad Schwanberg, Austria No prerequisites required. Recordings of previous modules are available. More information & registration
Nearing Kalachakra Guru Yoga Retreat With Christian Fischer May 29th-June 16th 2024 At Kalachakra retreat center (near Paris, France) For Kalachakra initiates only, in French and English More information
Retreat: Understanding Kalacakra With Andy Wistreich Friday 6th – Saturday 14th June At land of Joy, Greenhaugh Hall, Greenhaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, UK Open to anyone who has received the Kalachakra initiation. In-person only. More information
Higher Empowerments of Kalachakra & Dark Retreat with Khentrul Rinpoche July 3rd – 13th (10 nights) At Dzokden Kalapa Garanas 41, 8541 Bad Schwanberg, Austria In-person only More information
Recurring Group Practice
Weekly practice of the Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Every Wednesday at 7 pm For Kalachakra initiates only Kalachakra Center Paris French only More info and registration
Weekly practice of the Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Every Thursday at 2:30 pm UK time, lasting about 1 hr 30 mins For Kalachakra initiates only Hosted by Jamyang Leeds Contact: spc@jamyangleeds.co.uk
Monthly Kalachakra Group Practice First Tuesday of each month at 8:30 pm EST For Kalachakra initiates only Dzokden Foundation More information