Kalachakra Mandala carved on wood and sculpted

carved on wood and sculpted in clay

though not visible to the ordinary eye

These offerings invariably take the form of: a mirror for sight

the Tibetan king Trisong Detsen invited Padmasambhava to Tibet to subdue the local spirits that were obstructing the establishment of Buddhism

fertility and salvation

Kalachakra Mandala carved on wood and sculptedA Mandala is a visual representation of the abode of a deity or god. However, the appearance of the abode of a deity is said to depend on the mind of the one who is viewing it, so this depiction is merely how it would appear to human beings. With the aid of initiation from a lineage holder and correct practice, it is possible to actually enter into the mandala and it becomes a vehicle of enlightenment. The mandala of the deity Kalachakra as depicted