Tibetan Calendar – The Wheel of Time Tantra
Tibetan Calendar Thangka Painting: The Tibetan calendar is unique lunar based. On the basis of Sri Kalachakra Tantra (wheel of Time Tantra) Tibetan calendar is made, translated from Sanskrit. This complex mandala is an auspicious symbol of spiritual protection while being mainly comprised of the elements of a Tibetan calendar. Tibetan cosmology and chronological studies are included as the first chapter of high level Buddhist teachings and external Kalachakra. Known as the ‘Srid-Pa-Ho’, this powerful image is based upon traditional Tibetan calendar charts which follow natural cycles of time, the seasons and the planets, it is associated with enhancing physical and emotional balance. Offering protection from negative influence arising from seasonal, planetary or cosmic phenomena, the mandala has the protector deities of Manjushri, Avalokitesvara and Vajrapani, top center, adding their powers of wisdom and compassion. Offering protection from negative influence arising from seasonal, planetary or cosmic phenomena, the mandala has the protector deities of Manjushri, Avalokitesvara and Vajrapani, top center, adding their powers of wisdom and compassion.
It is very important in Tibetan culture and is used to set dates for various Buddhist ceremonies. It follows natural cycles of time, the seasons and the planets, and tis associated with enhancing physical and emotional balance.
