"With the nature of emptiness and compassion, without birth and destruction in the three realms, consciousness and objects of consciousness in one form, I prostrate to the glorious bhagavan Kalachakra."

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 practical support for pure traditional practice of Kalacakra
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 is quickly growing far beyond an informal email link between a few people and a small website. Some of us are scholars/translators, and making authentic practice materials available to practitioners is one of the aims of our Network, currently in 12 languages. With the help and donations of people who joined our Network, we managed to organise our first unique teachings by a very qualified teacher early 2004, and the translation of a major Kalachakra commentary has been completed in July 2005. Both are now available to Initiates for free (for more information on our plans, check our Wish List).

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 registered 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.
Similarly, we also created two Discussion Forums, one for the general public, and one for Members only.

INITIATIONS, TEACHINGS & RETREATS
Introduction to the Kalachakra Mind Mandala Sadhana by Andy Wistreich Kalachakra Center, Paris, March 31 to April 1st 2012 Centre Kalachakra, 5. passage Delessert, 7510 Paris, France This sadhana may be used to accomplish a retreat on the generation stage, the first stage yoga of Kalachakra (initiates only). More information: www.centre-kalachakra.net and info@centre-kalachakra.net
Lamrim teachings and Kalachakra practice With Sungjang Rinpoche April 5th to 10th 2012 At Tatsang Lhundup Ling 45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France More info via: , tel: + 33 6 01 91 92 10
Kalachakra initiations and teachings By Khensur Jhado Rinpoche April 21st - 24th 2012 April 21st: Initiates only: Innate Kalachakra Jenang and teachings on the Kalachakra Vajra body April 22nd: Initiates only: White Vishvamata jenang                    General public: Universal Love and the Kalachakra Stupa and Animal Liberation April 23rd: Initiates only: Vajravega Jenang and teaching on the Kalachakra Vajra body April 24th: Initiates only: Garuda Jenang and the deities on the Heart Lotus At Tatsang Lhundup Ling 45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France More info via: , tel: + 33 6 01 91 92 10
Kalachakra drupchen with Sungjang Rinpoche April 30th to May 8th 2012 At Tatsang Lhundup Ling 45 rue Alfred de Musset – Hameau de Lorey – 27640 Breuilpont, France More info via: , tel: + 33 6 01 91 92 10
Jenang and teachings on the Kalachakra tantra by Khensur Jhado Rinpoche May 9th - 17th 2012 May 9th: Conference for World Peace - Centre Kalachakra, Paris May 10th – 11th:  Kalacakra Full Empowerment - Centre Kalachakra, Paris May 12th – May 17th: Teachings on the Full Body, Speech and Mind Mandala Sadhana                                       – St Cosme Retreat Centre in Sarthe More information: www.centre-kalachakra.net,
Retreat on the  Full Body, Speech and Mind Mandala Sadhana with Andy Wistreich May 17th to 20th 2012 Kalachakra Centre de Retraite, Les Hautes Grouas, 72110 Saint Cosme en Vairais, Haute Normandie (close to Paris) For initiates only. More information: and registration form
Teachings on the Kalachakra approximation retreat by Khensur Jhado Rinpoche June 1st - 4th 2012 Commentary on how to conduct an approach retreat using the Glorious Kālacakra Mind Mandala Instructions, based on the text “The Hook that Draws in the Two Siddhis” At SDK Shri Dhanya Kataka Via di Santa Colomba 42, Santa Colomba 56031 (Pisa) Italy More info: www.kalachakraitalia.org,
Initiation and teachings on the Kalachakra tantra by Khensur Jhado Rinpoche June 7th - 12th 2012 June 8 & 9: Commentary on 13 Deity Kalachakra sadhana by Panchen Losan Chöky Gyältsen June 10 : Jenang of White Vishvamata and instructions for the practice and retreat June 11 & 12:  Consecration of the Kalachakra statue At Northern Shambhala Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, 23, 62026 San Ginesio (Mc) Italy Translation from Tibetan into Italian (no English translation planned) We have a limited number of seats, maximum 25 people More info: tel. 0039 340 9897757, www.northernshambhala.org,
Kalachakra tour in Mongolia with Vesna Wallace Mongolia, July 1st - 10th More information: see this flyer

TIME FOR PEACE

Did you receive a Kalachakra initiation and would you like to join us in world-wide meditation? You are invited to join us every Saturday Time: around 13:00 - 16:00 GMT Suggested practices (available for initiates via the English resources page): - Kalachakra 6-session Guru Yoga - 'The Best of Jewels' from Buton Rinchen Druppa. - 'An excellent Vase of Nectar' from Detri Rinpoche - 'Tsog offering for the glorious primary Buddha Kalachakra, fulfilling the desire for great bliss' Of course, any other Kalachakra practice would be great as well. For more information, and your local time to practice, see the Time for Peace page.

You can now download our special Kalachakra Screensaver and desktop wallpapers for free!