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 free practical support for pure traditional practice of Kalacakra. One of the main aims of our Network is making authentic practice materials available to practitioners, currently in 14 languages.
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 basically consists of this website, a discussion forum for members and for the executive team. Some of the executive team are scholars, translators, and representatives of Kalachakra centers & practice groups.
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 register 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.
Data Privacy Policy: 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.
