Meditations in Mongolia, the promotion of peace and tolerance, compassion for the Kalachakra, Wheel of Time

Meditations in Mongolia, the promotion of peace and tolerance, compassion for the Kalachakra, Wheel of Time In Mongolia, as in other regions in Central Asia for a wide range of Buddhist traditions have been maintained by the Buddhist faithful. These traditions, which perhaps some of the main customs office in the context of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism and, in particular, a specific symbol Kalachakra, Wheel of Time. " The "Kalachakra" "Wheel of Time" is a "Mandla", a Buddhist symbol, has a rounded, perfectly formed symmetrical shape. It is divided into four separate sections, each of them into a single unified shape.Recognized in many regions, a large part of today's world, the "Mandala", appeared for the first time as a representation of the religious Hindu, Buddhist, and then the ideas of the cosmos. Given that a complex combination of these two philosophical and religious faith, "Mandala" is a presentation of ideas in the world, has been around for millennia. Once in classical Sanskrit script of India and the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni, the vocabulary, the term is an opportunity for citizens to the reality of life, beyond the normal notions of time and space.These words, the time and space as esoteric as they are, are, in fact, the word "Mandala" as two syllables, "sends", which means that the essence and the "La", which means that the containers. However, it is true that the precise meaning of the term can be found somewhere not just the literal translation of the written word. An English translation of the word have, in fact, even such important phrases as "the essence of the container" and perhaps rightly so, "Sphere of l'essenza". But you can not argue that the deep meaning of word.Understanding the importance of WordWhen is reflected on the meaning of the term, both literal and figurative, for many of us, it can certainly seem very mysterious. And for some people who have no exposure to the word to everyone, a wide range of images is good and evil may be the name in mind. But for those who are willing to spend just a little 'effort, and the very meaning of the word, the concept could potentially open a new world explored.In only for an assessment of the meaning of the word and its relation to self-exploration and the expansion of human awareness, M. Gankhuyag a blade in Ulan Bator is Gandan Monastery says: "The Kalachakra, Wheel of Time, a" mandala ", was a long time with the legendary land of Shambala. often referred to as the mythical place in a region surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains, Shambala is a pure land: a place where sentient beings on a good path to travel. This is a great way for peace and enlightenment. " As a means to facilitate this process, the Kalachakra, Wheel of Time "was adopted by the Mongolian and Tibetan Buddhists to help people find their own spiritual jouey. In a series of rituals, some of them presumably from the Lord Buddha himself, Mongolian Buddhists to continue in a range of activities, songs, dances, and perhaps more interesting fire.In these meditations on the sacred fire ritual, rarely known to people outside groups of Tibetans and Mongols, more than twenty types of material, including meat, butter, seeds, wood and offered deities venerated in flames of fire. The objective of these activities are not only for the gods, they increase the probability that a rebirth is desirable, and in some cases, even the release of individual from the endless cycle of painful human existence. Of course, this is a fundamental objective of the Buddhist faith and all its teachings.And during each of these rituals were designed to get people closer to a real state lighting, fire meditations to the people a unique opportunity to understand the key concepts in the center of Buddhist thought. And while these ideas have a large number of concepts, perhaps none of them is more important than the Buddhist principles of impermanence and emptiness.Both time rules of these concepts, which in many cases continue to be a very significant impact on the psychology of people in the world of the most populous regions was undoubtedly important elements of Buddha consciousness. It became an important part of Buddhist Fath. They are part of the "Dharma", the body of Buddhist thought, and the Sangha, the Buddhist community.Pondering word and ImageWhen we focus on the importance of space and time and its relation to 'Mandala', we believe that the concept of impermanence and emptiness are well represented. These concepts are not only in the literal sense of the word. They are also in the physical representation of image, in particular the 'Kalachakra', 'Wheel of Time. " And while the meaning of the word "Mandala", people who are the spiritual leaders the opportunity to understand some of the nuances of Buddhist thought, the physical representation of the image visible form to the persons conceed to start a series of abstract ideas that are otherwise very difficult to illustrate this point is comprehend.To can say that the 'Kalachakra' can be divided into three different layers of meaning. Each layer is equipped with an integrated framework, the relationship between all things, in particular the relationship between the universe, the individual, and the ancient mind.Unraveling multi-layer parquet LexisAs half by the ratio of the universe , the individual and the spirit, the outer layer of the "Kalachakra" in general, the entire human environment, with depictions of natural elements of earth, wind, water and fire. It may also be a representation of Mount Meru Meru.Mount, a symbol of Tibetan mythology, is a place where the center of the universe, an abode of the gods. It 'also the silence of the human spirit, a symbol for cultivation, even for those who have chosen the Buddhist path.The inner layer of the' Kalachakra ', on the contrary, the existence of people in your environment. The integration of these two layers is a natural movement that reciprocity is the organic and inorganic elements to the environment, the wider community and the individual human being. People choose to use "Kalachakra" to understand the Buddhist path can come to see the relationship between the natural elements, the perception of self, and the human spirit. This is a natural state of progression, with a profound way for the development of the human mind and, finally and above all human soul.The third layer of meaning in the comparison, also known as the Kalachakra other is the doctrine of "Dharma" ;. This level provides a natural integration of it inside and outside layer, which culminates with the realization of the teachings of Buddha, which so beautifully depicted in this holy symbol. There is no doubt, the natural element of universe.In other Kalachakra ', few have responded to this process of integration with its natural ebb and flow, as the pace of time. These rhythmic flow, represented by the slow movement of the currents of wind and rain, in consultation with the natural movement of the various elements of the universe, perhaps even a so-called holy symhony of sound.Opportunities expanded human ConsciousnessWhen We believe, "Kalachakra, Wheel of Time ", the great mystery of human life with all its hidden secrets of other considerations, it can become an active element in the consciousness of a cultivated mind. In the teachings of the Dalai Lama, the rituals associated with the 'Kalachakra' have become an important part of its efforts to achieve human, mental development, which in many regions of Asia and the world. In India, Tibet and Mongolia, for example, His Holiness has a number of "Kalachakra" ceremony as a rite of initiation into Buddhist practice permit to start practicing the "Kalachakra Tantra". These rituals are carried out blessings and happiness for all people living, the environment in which the sacred ceremony performed. The practice of "Tantra", a word that can mean Hindu or Buddhist scriptures, "or, as it literally" flow of continuity "is a procedure in which members of the" sangha "attempt, free of people human suffering as part of the course for the spiritual enlightenment.First by the Dalai Lama in the fifth decade of the twentieth century, shortly after the Chinese occupation of Tibet, the 'Kalachakra' ritual was veiled in a series of misunderstandings that non yet fully described. As a means to avoid any misunderstanding about the nature and meaning of symbols or rituals associated with their existence, His Holiness has a series of rituals, often use the legendary Mandala sand. " In this sacred rite of the ceremony, the monks built a etheral "Kalachakra". It 'made of fine sand. According to the witness for the natural beauty of the symbol, and play with the depth of the nature of their design, the 'Kalachakra' crushed.The then grains of sand from the 'Kalachakra' are among the members of the whole community in a ritual developed around the teachings of the Buddha and the promotion of health and welfare of the whole "Sangha". This ritual is intended to promote feelings of happiness and good will, and, above all, to promote the enlightenment of all Buddhists path.Implications for DevelopmentIn human thought and a reminder of the benefits of "Dharma", which is in Kalachakra ceremony The Dalai Lama, members of the "sangha" to the opportunities that surround them, like life as we know it is safe to end.According by His Holiness, there are three basic principles that help people to exercise options, such as here on Earth. These include the realization of the potential of our human existence we can assess the rarity of these possibilities, and a realization of the great importance of this opportunities.Once we are inspired by the exercise of those options, it can be groped to achieve three main objectives of "Dharma". They include the creation of a greater revival, the attainment of liberation from cyclic existence, and the   Achieve full enlightenment.From Buddhist perspective, you can say that the lighting is often possible only with a radical transformation of the human spirit. If we look at the examples of enlightened people, we find that the cultivation of the condition is often influenced by people who existnce implementation depends on a number of conditions and entitities both organic and inorganic. Therefore, it is virtually impossible for an individual to exist as discrete entities, the idea of a self is not a reality but simply a illusion.As starting to recognize the implications of this reality, people often begin to see illuminated the natural unity of the cosmos. Religious piety is likely to increase. And feelings of compassion, peace and tolerance are probably flow.Developing a new Mongolian PsychologyWhen we have the collective consciousness of the Mongolian people, but we must begin to address the violent attack on the Buddhist belief that while a large part of the twentieth century. Beginning shortly after the revolution of the people, the Soviet political repression had a great influence on the thinking of the Mongolian people and over many decades. But the fate of Mongolian monks and members of the "sangha" in comparison was very worse.Many came monks and members of the Mongols were lamasery to crouch in a coer. No more depressing.In more than a decade, however, the outlook for Mongolia "Sangha" appeared very bright. Gandan The monastery was revived. And many people are free to worship in an atmosphere that is almost completely open. The advantages of this new freedom, we are very obvious.If contemporary awareness of the Mongolian people, who are more and more people retu to their religious roots. Children are always with the "Dharma". And while it is still able to be a long way to go, a natural form of neglect in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha has been increasingly used in mode consciousness play.A Based on Buddhist ThoughtWhen we assess developments in Buddhist thought, in last ten years we are able to experience a new form of satisfaction, the strong and deep. Because children with the "Dharma" our heritage and culture will begin bloom.Buddhist values such as peace, compassion and tolerance, more and more access. The advantages of such a state of mind are completely clear.And, just as we have prospects for the spread of the faith, which should feel encouraged. A new era is upon us. We must seize the opportunities that now exist.We happy. Now is also a good time to be a Buddhist in Mongolia. We are happy and grateful.We is the natural secrets, a part of our faith. And we will continue to spread the teachings of the Buddha, so that peace and enlightenment will spread throughout the country. It is with this feeling that we will continue to light the lamp is so bright that the Buddhist path.Source: Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment, Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet, Thubtin publications Dhargye Ling (2002) .* The conditions for Mongolian Kalachkra are Dukhuin and Khor   Morgoliin Khurd.The author, a graduate of Northeaste University in Boston, Massachusetts, bo and raised in West New York. E 'a current resident Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Mongolia.Research interests include Chinese and Filipino history and culture. Current projects include the translation of Mongolian poetry, an important biographical work and an analysis of the Franciscan missionary Giovanni Carpini and Tang dynasty poet Li Bai.Recent publications include several essays on Mongolian culture in the UB Post, Mongolia newspaper independent English. The author has also written and edited a variety of research and scientific publications in Ulan Bator, including a joual article to Seoul, Korea.The author is a professor of language at the ESP Foundation, an institute in connection with Inteational House, the London-based organization. It also offers language courses for the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia.Comments on this item or upcoming projects please contact geraldmarchewka@yahoo.com Additional information is also available on request.