"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 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 14 languages. 

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 a Discussion Forum for Members only.

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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
8 Shambhala Dharma King Empowerment With Khentrul Rinpoche September 21, 2024 At Shambhala Center, Boulder, Colorado More information
Six Session Guru Yoga of Kalachakra Retreat With Linda Noble & Christian Fischer Dates: 24th September to 10th October, 2024 At Land of Joy, Greenhaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1PP, UK Open to anyone who has received the Kalachakra initiation, retreat is on site only. More information & registration
2-Year Kalachakra Ngondro Program 2023 - 2025 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 1-4 or pre-enroll for modules 5 and 6: Module 5 Vajrasattva Purification Starts October 4th 2024 Module 6 Mandala Offering - Starts November 1 2024 No prerequisites required. Recordings of previous modules are available. More information & registration
Internal Kalachakra Yoga Tantra Workshop: Yoga, Astrology and the Subtle Body With Khentrul Rinpoche October 6, 2024 Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center More information
Our Global Karma, the Shambhala Prophecy, and the Coming Golden Age on Earth With Khentrul Rinpoche October 6, 2024 Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center More information
Annual Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Retreat With Venerable Steve Carlier November 1-7, 2024. Online only ! Participants must have received Kalachakra initiation, and do a Six Session Guru practice daily. More information & registration
Retreat: Kalachakra, King of Tantra & Vishvamata Initiation With Khentrul Rinpoche February 7-12, 2025 Manjushri Center, 88, Tambon Bung Ka Sam, Nong Suea 12170, Thailand More information
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 For Kalachakra initiates only Contact: spc@jamyangleeds.co.uk
Monthly Kalachakra Group Practice First Tuesday of each month at 8:30 pm EST Dzokden Foundation More information