Kalachakra Mandala

Mandala (literally meaning a circle) is a tantric meditation devise. It is a visual aid for concentration and introvertive meditation leading to the attainment of insights and to activation of forces culminating in “Siddhi” supernatural forces. The Mandala is the graphic representation of this process. It is not only theoretical but practical as an operational scheme involving a clear plan for practical realization of the process within oneself. It thus becomes an instrument (Yantra). There are many types and varieties of Mandalas depending upon the nature of the central deity. The most classic pattern of Mandalas is of the Dhyani Buddha. This pattern appears in the oldest Tantrics, the Mandala represent the “Palace of Purity” a magic sphere cleansed of spiritual obstacles and impurities. The square of the “Sacred Palace” proper is enclosed in multiple circles of flame. Vajra, eight cemeteries (appear only in wrathful deities) lotus, then the inner square to reach of the deity of the Mandala. 

The Kalachakra Mandala has at its center Mount Meru with the four corner of the world around it. On a flat plane, only the projection of this can be seen. The four corners are rendered as four gates that are each colors differently. Each cardinal direction is indicated by a color. The elements of earth, water, fire, air and ether that are symbolized by the structural portions of sturs opa and that are thus also and that is thus also present in Mount Meru, are indicated in the mandala by the various squares. Through the entrance gates, the believer gets inside the Mandala. Guardian deities in chariots protect the gates. The basis of the painted mandala is always formed by two crossed vajras. Only the points of the vajras can be seen.