PUBLIC TEXTS ON KALACHAKRA
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GENERAL INTRODUCTIONS TO KALACHAKRA
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Explanation of the Kalachakra Initiation, by Alexander Berzin, Maasbommel, Netherlands 1985. This text is a great introduction to Kalachakra. |
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Introduction to Kalachakra, by Jhado Rinpoche, Bodhgaya 2002 |
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Questions and Answers to the Kalachakra Initiation, by Jhado Rinpoche, Bodhgaya 2002 |
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| Understanding Kalachakra empowerment and lineage by Khentrul Jampa Lodro Rinpoche |
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Detailed Outline of the Kalachakra Empowerment, study document: compilation of texts by Alex Berzin and Jeffrey Hopkins made by James Postell & Rudy Harderwijk Saka Dawa 2004 |
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The Kalachakra Mantra, by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche: Graz, Austria, September 1999. Translator: Peter Roberts, transkript: Michaela Puntigam. © 2001 Edition She Drup Ling Graz |
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GENERAL ARTICLES ON KALACHAKRA
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On Kalacakra Sadhana and Social Responsibility, by David Reigle
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The Dalai Lama's Time Machine - A Kalachakra Diary (personal diary of the Kalachakra initiation Graz, 2002), by Christopher Gilchrist and Mary Finnigan
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Some Interesting Views on Kalachakra, a collection by various scholars
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How can we make our Kalachakra practice relate to the modern world? By Beth Gilmoor
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Notes from the Void, by Roy Sutherwod
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The Sphere of Wisdom,
by Geshe Wangchen on 3rd May 1985 at Manjushri London Centre, edited by Andy Wistreich. |
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Trans – Sectarianism, by Andy Wistreich
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Short Solitary Retreat, by Andy Wistreich
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Why the International Kalachakra Network is important to me, by Andy Wistreich |
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About War and Peace, a collection by various teachers
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SCHOLARLY ARTICLES ON KALACHAKRA
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Kalacakra Studies I, Manichaeism, Christianity, and Islam in the Kalacakra Tantra by Helmut Hoffmann (from Central Asiatic Journal Vol XIII, No.1, 1969)
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| On the origin of the Kalacakra tantra and the Paramadibuddha by John Newman, from Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies Volume 44, 2021, p. 311-353. |
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| Buddhist Sanskrit in the Kalacakra Tantra by John Newman, from Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies Volume 11 1988 Number 1 |
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| The Paramadibuddha (the Kalacakra mulatantra) and its relation to the early Kalacakra literature by John Newman, from Indo-Iranian Journal 30 (1987) 93-102 |
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| The Epoch of the Kalacakra Tantra by John Newman, from Indo-Iranian Journal, Volume 41, 1998, p.319-349
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| Kalacakra-mula-tantra Section Rediscovered by David Reigle |
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| The Lost Kalacakra Mula Tantra on the kings of Shambhala by David Reigle, 1986 |
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| Brief notes on the beginning of the Kalacakra literature, by Claudio Cicuzza and Francesco Sferra |
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Mipham's commentary on the Shambhala sections of the Kalachakra Tantra
Extensive text from the Tibetan Buddhist Text download Site; translator unknown. |
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A General Explanation of Kalachakra called: The White Lotus, by
Vidyadhara Paljeapa Dorje, translated by James Rutke |
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Islam in the Kalacakra Tantra, by John Newman. (Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, Volume 21. Number 2. 1998. The first 23 pages are the article proper. The remaining pages give the texts and translations on which his article is based.) |
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Why is the Bodiless (ananga) Gnostic Body (jnana-kaya) Considered a Body?
By Vesna A. Wallace |
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The body as a text and the text as the body: a view from the Kalacakratrantra’s perspective
By Vesna A. Wallace |
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Litany of the Names of Manjushri (Manjushri Namasamghiti), translated by Ronald M. Davidson. A text closely related to Kalachakra |
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Study Guide to the Namasamgiti, with reference to the Vimalaprabha, edited and tabulated by Phillip Lecso |
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LONG LIFE PRAYERS OF KALACHAKRA MASTERS
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: A Long-life Prayer for the Embodiment of Chenrezik, Perfect Guide for Samsara and Nirvana, by the 17th Karmapa
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His Holiness Sakya Trizin
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OTHER PUBLIC TEXTS - not directly related to Kalachakra
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The Thirty-seven Practices of Bodhisattvas - Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation,
Santa Monica, California, July 1989 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Translator: Jeffrey Hopkins, transcript by Phillip Lecso.
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The Bodhicaryavatara - Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New York City, November 1991. Translated by Thupten Jinpa, transcript by Phillip Lecso.
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Preliminary Teachings Prior to the Kalachakra Initiation
by H.H. the Dalai Lama, Barcelona, December 11-14, 1994. Translated by Thupten Jinpa, transcript by Phillip Lecso.
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Chapter Eight of the Bodhicaryavatara on Meditation - Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation
by His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, August 20 - 23, 1999, transcript by Phillip Lecso.
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Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation on: The Middle Stages of Meditation (by Acharya Kamalashila), The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas (by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo) and The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment (by Lama Atisha Dipamkarashrijnana)
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Graz, Austria October 15,2002. Made available with the kind permission of Shedrup Ling. They also have the audio and video tapes of the entire event for sale.
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Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation on: The Middle Stages of Meditation (by Acharya Kamalashila), The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas (by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo) and The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment (by Lama Atisha Dipamkarashrijnana)
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Graz, Austria October 16,2002. Made available with the kind permission of Shedrup Ling. They also have the audio and video tapes of the entire event for sale.
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Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation on: The Middle Stages of Meditation (by Acharya Kamalashila), The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas (by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo) and The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment (by Lama Atisha Dipamkarashrijnana)
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Graz, Austria October 17,2002. Made available with the kind permission of Shedrup Ling. They also have the audio and video tapes of the entire event for sale.
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Commentary on the Rosary of Views, by His Holiness XIV th Dalai Lama Translated by Thubten JinpaSept. 19-21, 2004, Miami, FloridaTranscribed, annotated and edited by Phillip Lecso
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A Commentary on "A Lamp for the Path", His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, translated by Thubten Jinpa, transcript Phillip Lecso, Melbourne, Australia May 19-22, 2002
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Buddha Nature, by venerable Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Toronto, August 8, 1990 Translated by Ken McLeod, transcript by Phillip Lecso.
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GENERAL KALACHAKRA |
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1. KALACHAKRA TANTRA AND VIMALAPRABHA
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1.1 The First to the Fifth Chapters of the Kalachakra Tantra (partial)
Combined with the Commentary by Mipham Rinpoche:
The Vajra Sunshiner: Which Illuminates the Words and Meaning of the Kalachakra Tantra. Translated by Rime Lodro
Edited, annotated and partially re-translated by Phillip Lecso.
A unique combination of several texts (most of which are available above) - a large project in progress. This edition made by Phil Lecso was done on the basis of Rime Lodro's preliminary document from the Tibetan Buddhist Text download Site, which contained only Chapter 1 to 4. Please note that you can find the much improved later edition of Rime Lodro's work below. |
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1.2 The Outer Wheel of Time: Vajrayana Buddhist cosmology in the Kalacakra tantra. By John Ronald Newman, doctoral dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997 (Contains a translation of roughly half of the First Chapter of the Kalachakratantra and the Vimalaprabha, the part on astronomy is missing.)
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1.3 Kalachakra: Textual and Ritual Perspectives. By Jensine Andresen, doctoral dissertation, Harvard University, 1997. (Contains a translation of the Third Chapter of the Kalachakratantra, but not the Vimalaprabha) |
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1.4 Tantric Yoga: A study of the Vedic precursors, historical evolution, literatures, cultures, doctrines, and practices of the eleventh-century Kasmiri Saivite and Buddhist unexcelled Tantric Yogas. By James Francis Hartzell, doctoral dissertation, Columbia University, 1997 (Contains a partial translation of the Fifth Chapter of the Kalachakratantra and the Vimalaprabha) |
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2. INITIATION |
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2.1 The Kalachakra Initiation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Rikon, Switzerland 1985. Translation Jeffrey Hopkins, transcript by Phillip Lecso. |
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2.2 The Kalachakra Initiation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sydney, Australia 1996. Translation Ven. Thupten Jinpa, transcript by Phillip Lecso. |
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2.3 Comments on the Kalachakra Initiation, by Ven. Jamgon Kongtrul, Toronto, 1990. Translated by Ken McLeod, transcript by Phillip Lecso . |
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2.4 Kalachakra Initiation for World Peace Graz 2002, Preparation for the Initiation October 19, 2002, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Made available with the kind permission of Shedrup Ling. They also have the audio and video tapes of the entire event for sale. |
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2.5 Kalachakra Initiation for World Peace Graz 2002, Initiation Day 1, October 20, 2002, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Made available with the kind permission of Shedrup Ling. They also have the audio and video tapes of the entire event for sale. |
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2.6 Kalachakra Initiation for World Peace Graz 2002, Initiation Day 2, October 19, 2002, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Made available with the kind permission of Shedrup Ling. They also have the audio and video tapes of the entire event for sale. |
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| 2.7 The Kalachakra Initiation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Bodhgaya, India, 1985. Rough transcript, partially unedited, translator and transcriber unknown. |
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3. VOWS |
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3.1 Six-Session Guru Yogas and the pledges to the five Buddha groups |
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3.2 Four Sets of Vows, these teachings were handed out to participants prior to the Grand Kalachakra Empowerment given by HE Kalu Rinpoche and others at Kuala Lumpur in 1988. |
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3.3 A Compendium of the Trainings of Secret Mantra, by the Abbot Phenre Depa (Panglung Rinpoche) Extensive explanation on the tantric vows. Part I: Translated by Toh Sze Gee with help of Venerable Geshe Jampa Gyatso, edited by Venerable Joan Nicell and Joan Stigliani. Slightly revised in October 2004. Part II: Translated by Patrick Lambelet, with the assistance of Geshe Jampa Gyatso, Geshe Tenzin Tenphel, Jampa Gendun, Toh Sze Gee, and Kok Wai Cheong. Revised November 2004, © Patrick Lambelet and Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. |
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3.4 The nineteen samayas of the six Buddha groups according to Kalachakra
By venerable Lati Rinpoche at the Institut Vajra Yogini, France in July, 1996. |
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3.5 The nineteen uncommon samayas of the six Buddha groups according to Kalacakra, excerpt from Kalachakra, Rite of Initiation |
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4. KALACHAKRA-RELATED TEXTS |
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4.1 The Sekoddesa
Translated from the Tibetan by Phillip Lecso |
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4.2 Naropa’s Commentary to the Sekoddesa - The Commentary to the Summary of the Initiation Paramarthasaügrahanamasekoddesanika Translated from the Sanskrit into Italian by Raniero Gnoli and Giacomella Orofino Translated from Italian into English by Phillip Lecso. Edited by Andy Wistreich - version 2025. |
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4.3 The Sekoddesatippani and A Description of the Six-fold Yoga as Found in the Laghutantratika, translated into English by Phil Lecso from Raniero Gnoli's Italian translation “La Rivelazione del Buddha: Vol II. Il Grande Veicolo” . We now have the commentaries needed for an understanding of the Sekoddesa.The reader is encouraged to read these two commentaries together for a fuller understanding of the text. |
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4.4 A Commentary on the Namasamgiti, by His Holiness, the XIVth Dalai Lama, translated by Geshe Thubten Jinpa, Dharamsala, India 1988. Transcript by Phillip Lecso - this is a work in progress. |
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PRACTICE TEXTS - SADHANAS |
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5. KALACHAKRA SIX-SESSION GURU YOGAS |
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5.1 Short Six-Session Guru Yoga Adapted for Kalachakra by Gelong Thubten Lodroe (Hermes Brandt) Very suitable for memorisation. |
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5.2 The Six-Session Guru Yoga of the Glorious Lord Kalachakra, by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, as instructed by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, translated by Gelong Thubten Lodroe (Hermes Brandt) (See commentaries in the practitioner's section) |
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5.3.a The Guru Yoga of Kalachakra in Connection with the Six Sessions in Completely Facilitating Form, by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, as instructed by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. From the book ' Kalachakra Tantra, Rite of Initiation', translated by Jeffrey Hopkins . |
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5.3.b The Guru Yoga of Kalachakra in Connection with the Six Sessions in Completely Facilitating Form, as above translation by Jeffrey Hopkins, but with added practice instructions and diacritics - 2018. |
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| 5.3.c The Guru Yoga of Kalacakra in connection with the Six Sessions in completely facilitating form - with extracts from the Body, Speech and Mind Sadhana. (As above 5.3.b with additions from 8.2 below) |
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| 5.4 A Lucid Presentation of the Kalacakra Six-Session Guru Yoga,
by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, versified by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche,
translated by B. Alan Wallace |
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The guru yoga of Kalachakra in connection with the six sessions in completely facilitating form, by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, as instructed by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. From the book 'Kalachakra Tantra, Rite of Initiation', translated by Jeffrey Hopkins, with Tibetan phonetics. |
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Tsog offering for the Kalachakra Six-Session Guru Yoga, on the advice of Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, by Rudy Harderwijk |
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6. SHORT KALACHAKRA PRACTICES |
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6.1.a Tsog offering for the glorious primary Buddha Kalachakra, fulfilling the desire for great bliss, translation by Voula Zarpani and Jampa Ignyen (revised August 2011) . English only (See commentary under 12.3 below) |
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| 6.1.b Tsog offering for the glorious primary Buddha Kalachakra, fulfilling the desire for great bliss, translation by Voula Zarpani and Jampa Ignyen (revised August 2011). Same text as above, but with Tibetan phonetics. (See commentary under 12.3 below) |
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6.2 Source of all Siddhis, A Guru Yoga Method, Focusing Upon Shri Kalachakra "Mighty Wheel of Time" Written by Kyab-je Khansar Dorje Chang. Translated by Losang N. Tsonawa and Glenn H. Mullin in acccordance with an explanation of Chom-dze Lama. From the book 'The Practice of Kalachakra' by Glenn H. Mullin.
Note: This is NOT a 6-session yoga practice, but a Kalachakra Guru Yoga. |
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6.3 Integrating With the Sublime Teacher Kalachakra, An Excellent Vase of Demon-defying Nectars of Devoid-form, by Panchen Lama III, dPal-ldan Ye-shes, Translated by Alexander Berzin. Made available with the kind permission of www.berzinarchives.com
Notes: - this is NOT a 6-session Yoga, but a Kalachakra Guru Yoga
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6.4 A Kalachakra Guru Yoga Method, by Kyabjey Khangsar Dorjey Chang (1888-1941) Translated by Lama Glenn H. Mullin
Note: - this is NOT a 6-session Yoga, but a Kalachakra Guru Yoga |
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6.5 Kalachakra sadhana based on the sadhana of Rigdzin Chokyi Drakpa, edited by Jonas Over, based on Lama Glenn Mullins instructions.
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7. MEDIUM-SIZED KALACHAKRA PRACTICES |
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7.1 Abbreviated Method for Actualizing the Solitary Spiritual Hero, All-Around Perfect Kalachakra: Cycles of Time: A Wish-granting Gem. By Thu' bkwan Blo-bzang chos-kyi nyi-ma. Translation Alexander Berzin, formatting Phil Lecso. |
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7.2 Abbreviated Method for Actualizing (the Nine-Deity) Kalacakra, Cycles of Time, One Who Has Overcome And Gained All: A Treasure House of Gems.
By Panchen Lama III, dPal-ldan ye-shes. Translation Alexander Berzin, formatting Phil Lecso. Made available with the kind permission of www.berzinarchives.com |
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7.3 A String of Recitation for (the Abbreviated Practice of) the Symbolic World of the Enlightening Mind of an All-Around Perfect Kalacakra: An Excellent Vase of Demon-defying Nectars By sDe-khri Rinpoche. Translation Alexander Berzin, formatting Phil Lecso. Made available with the kind permission of www.berzinarchives.com |
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7.4 Jewelled Heart, from: dpal dus kyi 'khor lo'i sgrub thabs bsdus pa rin po che'i snying po, by bu ston rin chen grub. Translated by Edward Henning, February 2005. Same Tibetan text as Glenn Mullin's below at 7.5. |
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7.5 The Best of Jewels, A Sadhana Focusing on Glorious Kalachakra, by the Buddhist Monk Buton Rinchen Druppa . From ' The Practice of Kalachakra' by Glenn Mullin. Same Tibetan text as above, tranlsated by Edward Henning at 7.4. |
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7.6 Excellent Vase of Nectar, the Kalachakra Mind Mandala Sadhana, ven. Detri Rinpoche. Translated by Gelong Thubten Lodroe (Hermes Brandt), rev 2.14 from 2020. (See also the extensive commentary at 12.4 and for the approximation retreat, see 13.1 - 13.4) |
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7.7 The Full Length Defence Wheel, from the Long Kalachakra Sadhana, by H. H. Kalsang Gyamtsho, the Seventh Dalai Lama. Tanslation Robert Alexander Thurman, June 1981 and May 13, 1987 (Incorporating suggestions from Geshe Wangchen and A. Wistreich) Last revision: 31st January 1999 |
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 7.8. Sri Kalacakra Mind Mandala Sadhana, with Complete Accomplishment of the Perfect Vase of Your Throatby Losang Kalsang Gyatso, the Seventh Dalai Lama, Translation: Gavin Kilty. Note: this text is in Tibetan, Tibetan phonetics and English! This is the text used by the Namgyal monks when they do Kalachakra retreat. |
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| 7.9. Sadhana of Rahula Sribhadra's Tradition of Coemergent Kalacakra by Dorje Rigdzin Chökyi Dragpa (translated by Glenn Mullin?) Including Tibetan. |
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8. LONG KALACHAKRA PRACTICES -
full body, speech and mind sadhanas
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| 8.1 The Long Kalacakra Sadhana by H.H. Kalsang Gyatso, The Seventh Dalai Lama. Translated by Robert Thurman, rev.1999. Extensive sadhana, including the full Body, Speech and Mind Mandalas. Same Tibetan text as below translated by Gavin Kilty |
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8.2.a Sadhana for the complete body, speech and mind mandala of Bhagavan Kalacakra by Losang Kalsang Gyatso The Seventh Dalai Lama. Translation by Gavin Kilty July 2005. Sponsored by the IKN.
Study version (including commentary/notes in the original text.).
For a commentary, see below "Oral Transmission of Mañjushri Yashas - A Presentation of the Kalacakra Generation Stage, by Detri Rinpoche". This is basically the same Tibetan text as above, which was translated by Robert Thurman |
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8.2.b Sadhana for the complete body, speech and mind mandala of Bhagavan Kalacakra by Losang Kalsang Gyatso The Seventh Dalai Lama. Original translation by Gavin Kilty (see above study version 8.2). Sponsored by the IKN.
Practice version (excluding some commentary/notes in the original text and improved formatting for easy recitation), extensively edited in 2010 and 2011 by Andy Wistreich and David Reigle. Edition 5 (2025) (See also below suggested schedule under 12.5 for recitation of the text.) |
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| 8.3.a The Kalachakra Sadhana Illuminating the Essence, a long Kalachakra sadhana by Mipham, translated by Rime Lodro PhD. This is a very rough, unedited version. |
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8.3.b The Kalachakra Sadhana Illuminating the Essence, a long Kalachakra Sadhana by Mipham. Edited version of above Rime Lodro's translation by Philip Lecso. Notes: this is still a work in progress and by no means a finally edited and checked version. |
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8.4 (Abbreviated) Method for Actualizing the Complete Mandala of Enlightening Body, Speech and Mind of an All-Around Perfect Kalacakra: A Source for the Demon-defying Nectars of Actual Attainments, by Panchen Lama III, dPal-ldan ye-shes. Translation Alexander Berzin. Notes: Made available with the kind permission of www.berzinarchives.com |
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8.5 Combined Kalachakra Abbreviated Body, Speech and Mind, Mind-Mandala, Nine-Deity and Single Deity Sadhana, by The Third Panchen Lama, Detri Rinpoche and Tuken Lozang Chökyi Nyima, translated by Alexander Berzin, 1985, formatting by Boris Unterer. Made available with the kind permission of www.berzinarchives.com |
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9. KALACHAKRA-RELATED SADHANAS - These require special initiations to practice! |
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9.1 The Sadhana of Innate Kalachakra, by Pen chen Tempee Nyima, translated by Tenzin Tsepag, courtesy Shri Dhanyakataka. To be practiced only by people who received the special Innate Kalachakra initiation (usually a Jenang) |
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9.2 The daily sadhana of the glorious Bhagavat, coemergent Kalachakra: the text which accomplishes the essence, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. Translated by the Nalanda Committee |
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9.3 The Sadhana of White Vishvamata, by Penchen Lama Tenphel Nyima, translated by Tenzin Tsepag, courtesy Shri Dhanyakataka. To be practiced only by people who received the special White Vishvamata initiation
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9.4 The Sadhana of Vajravega, the King of Wrath, by Pen chen Tempee Nyima, translated by Tenzin Tsepag, courtesy courtesy Shri Dhanyakataka. To be practiced only by people who received the special Vajravega initiation (usually a Jenang) |
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9.5 The Sadhana of multi-coloured Garuda, by Mongolian monk Lhatsun Jamphel Thinley. Translation: Tenzin Tsepag . To be practiced only by people who received the special (Kalachakra) multi-colored Garuda initiation/jenang
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10.1 Starting with Kalachakra practice - advice to beginners. This document is not yet finished; will come soon.
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10.2 Kalacakra Tsog Offering Instruction by Venerable Thubten Wangchuk indicating method for those following the Gelukpa tradition to perform a Kalachakra Tsog offering within the 6-Session Guru Yoga. (Part of Newsletter page) (Note: see also the text under 5.6) |
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10.3 Vajrayana and Kalachakra Practice, by Ven. Kalu Rinpoche Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, April 1982. Translated by N.T. Burkhar, transcript by Phillip Lecso. |
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10.4 The Stainless Light Commentary, by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche in London, June 1996. |
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10.5 A Synopsis of "The Way to Practice the Two Stages of Kalachakra" by rGyal-tshab rJe. Translated and summarized by Alexander Berzin. Made available with the kind permission of Alex Berzin. |
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10.6 Alex Berzin Answering Questions with the Kalachakra Practice Group London, 10 January 1999. Made available with the kind permission of Alex Berzin. |
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10.7 The Paramaksharajñanasiddhi, the Realization of the Knowledge of the Supreme Motionless by Pundarika
Translated from the Sanskrit into Italian by Raniero Gnoli, translated from Italian into English by Phillip Lecso
Pundarīka’s commentary to the 127th verse of the Fifth Chapter of the Laghukalacakra Tantra contained in his Vimalaprabha. |
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10.8 Brief Presentation of Channels, Winds and Drops According to Kalacakra Tradition, by Chankya Rölpa Dorjé. Translation: Gavin Kilty, Devon, England, September 2006 |
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10.9 The Vajra Yoga Profound Path of Bhagavan Sri Kalacakra, composed by the monk Losang Chökyi Gyeltsen, translated in English by Gavin Kilty, in glorious Devon, UK, summer 2007. Commentary on the practice of the Kalachakra completion stage by Panchen Losang Chökyi Gyeltsen |
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10.10 The Vajra Sunshiner which Illuminates the Words and Meaning of the Kalachakra Tantra by Mipham.
This extensive commentary on the Kalachakra was translated by Rime Lodro PhD.
This text is NOT the version from the Tibetan Buddhist Text download Site, but a later, much improved version. The edition made by Phil Lecso (above in section 1.) was done on the basis of Rime Lodro's preliminary, incomplete document as found on the Tibetan Buddhist Text download Site |
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Chapter 1: External Chapter: “The Arrangement of the World Realm”
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Chapter 2, Inner Chapter. “Ascertainment of the Inner”
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Chapter 3, "The Empowerment"
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Chapter 4, "Means of practice"
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Chapter 5, "Wisdom"
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10.11 The First to the Fifth Chapters of the Kalachakra Tantra (partial)
Combined with the Commentary by Mipham Rinpoche:
The Vajra Sunshiner: Which Illuminates the Words and Meaning of the Kalachakra Tantra.
Edited, annotated and partially re-translated by Phillip Lecso.
A unique combination of several texts (most of which are available above) - a large project in progress. This edition made by Phil Lecso was done on the basis of Rime Lodro's preliminary document from the Tibetan Buddhist Text download Site, which contained only Chapter 1 to 4. Please note that you can find the much improved later edition of Rime Lodro's work above in 10.10. |
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10.12 Synthesizing a Liturgical Heritage: Abhayakaragupta's Vajravali and the Kalacakramandala. A doctoral dissertation by Yong-Hyun Lee, University of Wisconsin, 2003 |
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| 10.13 The Mythic Journey and Its Symbolism: A Study of the Development of Buddhist Guidebooks to Sambhala in Relation to Their Antecedents in Hindu Mythology. Edwin Marshall Bernbaum's doctoral dissertation, University of California-Berkley 1985 |
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| 10.14 A commentary on the Kalacakra tantra, taught by Geshe Lharampa Ngawang Dhargyey Translated by Gelong Jhampa Kelsang (Allan Wallace) Coordinating Editor: Ivanka Vana Jakifi Presented at Sakya Tegchen Choling Seattle. Washington, USA. |
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10.15 Swift entry to the path of great bliss: how to practice the two stages of the path of glorious Kalacakra, translated by Ian Coghlan and Voula Zarpani
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11. KALACHAKRA SIX-SESSION GURU YOGA COMMENTARIES
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11.1 Teachings on Kalachakra Guru Yoga, by Ven. Kyabje Serkong Rinpoche, Deer Park July 1982. Translated by Alexander Berzin, transcript Phillip Lecso. This work was made possible with the donations of IKN members. |
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11.2 The Kalachakra Guru Yoga, by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche on the long 6-Session Kalachakra Guru Yoga, USA?, 1991? |
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11.3 Word Commentary of the Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga, by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, translation Voula Zarpani, transcript Phillip Lecso, 2002 |
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11.4 Commentary to Prayer-Wishes of the Glorious Kalachakra Together With an Expression of Auspiciousness (the last part of the Kalachakra Six-session Guru Yoga) Compiled and edited by Phillip Lecso |
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| 11.6 How to Practise Kalacakra in the 21st Century Volume One, The Kalacakra Six-Session Guru Yoga, by Andy Wistreich. Also available as hardback. See also Volume Two, Three and Supplement to Volume Three |
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12.1 Oral Transmission of Mañjushri Yashas - A Presentation of the Kalacakra Generation Stage, by Detri Rinpoche Jamyang Tubten Nyima Translation by Gavin Kilty, July 2005. This is a commentary on the "Sadhana for the complete body, speech and mind mandala of Bhagavan Kalacakra" by Losang Kalsang Gyatso (see 8.3 above). This work was made possible with the donations of IKN members. |
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12.2 Shri Kalachakra Sadhana Commentary, by Dr. Alexander Berzin,
London April 1986. Unedited transcript Made available with the kind permission of www.berzinarchives.com. |
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12.3 A Commentary to the Kalachakra Tsog Offering, by the Most Venerable Kirti Tsenshap Rinpoche, translated by Voula Zarpani, January 2004. This work was made possible with the donations of IKN members. |
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A commentary to the Condensed Kālacakra Mind Mandala Sādhana Composed by Detri Rinpoche (see 7.6) Teachings by the most venerable Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche given to Gelong Thubten Lodroe (Hermes Brandt) - June 2025 |
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12.4.b Mudras of the Mind Mandala Sadhana, an Excellent vase of Nectars, according to instructions by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche and Ven. Thubten Lodroe |
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| 12.5 Schedule for Full-Day Recitation of The Sadhana for the Complete Body, Speech and Mind Mandala of Bhagavan Kalachakra by Andy Wistreich, with references to above sadhana 8.3. |
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| 12.6 Partial translation of the long Vajravega mantra, by Juan Rivera |
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| 12.7 How to Practise Kalacakra in the 21st Century Volume Two, The Kalacakra Mind Mandala Sadhana, by Andy Wistreich (revision 2). Also available as hardback. See also Volume One, Three and Supplement to Volume Three. |
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| 12.8 How to Practise Kalacakra in the 21st Century Volume Three, The Kalacakra Body, Speech and Mind Mandala Sadhana, by Andy Wistreich. Also available as hardback. See also Volume One, Volume Two and below Supplement |
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| 12.8.b Materials for the Body, Speech and Mind Mandala practice, supplement to 'How to Practise Kalacakra in the 21st Century Volume Three, The Kalacakra Body, Speech and Mind Mandala Sadhana', by Andy Wistreich. See also Volume One, Volume Two and Volume Three. |
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| 13. APPROXIMATION RETREAT & FIRE PUJA |
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13.1 A Commentary on the Kalachakra Qualifying Retreat, by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche. Translation and editing by Gelong Thubten Lodroe. A partial translation of 'A Hook Hooking The Two Types of Realizations', the way of engaging in the approximation retreat of the glorious Bhagavan Kalachakra on the basis of the Excellent Vase of Nectar, by Deti Rinpoche, supplemented with oral advice by Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche.
See also 7.6, 12.4, 13.2 and 13.3. |
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13.2 The Hook that Draws in the Two Siddhis - How to conduct an approach retreat using the Glorious Kalacakra Mind Mandala, author unknown, translation by Gavin Kilty 2010. This is a complete translation of the commentary that was used for above Commentary of the Kalachakra Qualifying Retreat by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche under 13.1. Courtesy Shri Dhanyakataka center in Italy. |
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13.3 Kalachakra: Sadhana Materials and Retreat Instructions, by Gelong Thubten Lodroe, based on instructions by Ven. Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche. Contains location of deities, mudras, offerings etc. |
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13.4 The burnt offering of peace of Shrî Kâlacakra for concluding the approaching retreat. (V. 0.91) Made under the guidance of Ven. Jhado Tulku Rinpoche, translated and compiled by Michael Perrott. (This complete ritual includes the sadhana and practical instructions, and is a preliminary version which has not been finally checked or edited.) This work was made possible with the donations of IKN members. |
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13.5 The Peaceful Burnt Offering Ritual of Glorious Kalacakra arranged for easy recitation from the rite of Kalacakra of Namgyal Monastery. Translated from Tibetan by Andrea Capellari at the request of Ven. Khensur Jhado Rinpoche with the support of the ShriDhanyaKataka Association. This is a translation of the Fire puja sadhana only. |
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13.6 Kalachakra Fire Ritual edited by Jonas Over, based on Lama Glenn Mullin's oral instructions as well as on initial fire puja manuals of Heruka Five Deity and Yamantaka.
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13.7 Manual for beginner practitioners of Kalacakra for performing a nearing retreat completed by a burnt offering ritual, based on the Kalacakra Six Session Guruyoga, compiled by Ven. Jhado Rinpoche based on the Namgyal tradition, edited by Andy Wistreich and Andrea Capellari version 3, 2024.
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