As Long as Space Endures: Essays on the Kalacakra Tantra in Honor of H.H. the Dalai Lama (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781559393300)

The Kalacakra Tantra (Kalacakra means "wheel of time") is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kalacakra initiation remains the most sought-after event in the life of a devout Buddhist.

The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kalacakra Tantra; he brought the initiation to the West in 1981, performing it in the United States, Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. This volume has been created to celebrate his long involvement with the Kalacakra teachings. The twenty-five contributors, scholars who have made tantric studies their specialty, have contributed translations of works by great Indian and Tibetan Kalacakra masters, analyses of historical figures, methods of practice, essays on medicine ritual expertise, and ethical discipline. The collection also includes practical advice for Western students and practitioners from contemporary Tibetan Kalacakra masters.

Author: Edward A. Arnold
ISBN-10: 1559393300
ISBN-13: 9781559393300
Publisher: Shambhala
Language: English
Published: 08/16/2009
Pages: 496
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 18