Kalachakra Tantra Rite of Initiation

Zusatztext "Tantalizing glimpses into the philosophy and practice of Kalachakra." Informationen zum Autor Dalai Lama Klappentext 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. "Kalachakra Tantra" contains a complete translation of the Kalachakra initiation ritual as conferred by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Toronto in April 2004, 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. Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama, Bstan-'Dzin-Rgy, Dalai Lama XIV, Jeffrey Hopkins
• Assisted by: Jeffrey Hopkins (Editor)
• Publisher: Wisdom Publications
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 12.08.2005
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions
• EAN: 9780861711512
• ISBN: 978-0-86171-151-2
• Pages: 528
• Subjects: Religion - World Religions; RELIGION / Buddhism / Tibetan; RELIGION / Mysticism