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Kalachakra: Wheel of Time [VHS] (1995)

 NR |  VHS Tape
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)


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Product Details

  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Mystic Fire Video
  • VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
  • Run Time: 30 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • ASIN: 6303483976
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,011 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Creating a vast holy symbol out of sand perfectly captures the divine magic of Tibetan Buddhism. Watch a team of exiled monks work patiently for weeks on a lovely mandala in Dublin, Ireland, dedicated to world peace, then dismantle it with equal care in Kalachakra: The Wheel of Time. This brief documentary touches on the events leading up to the mandala's commission by the Dalai Lama, the process of its creation, and its destruction (seen as a sign of the impermanence of things). The wheel itself is gorgeous, with vivid colors and intricate shapes offering much to even untrained eyes. Viewers will find themselves quietly awed regardless of their religious affiliation. --Rob Lightner

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction, though I would have liked more depth., June 29, 2000
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This review is from: Kalachakra: Wheel of Time [VHS] (VHS Tape)
The Kalacharkra is a Peace Mandala and sacred symbol for Buddhists, especially in Tibet. It is said to be 2,600 years old and to have originated with the Buddha himself. This video shows the how four Tibetan Buddhist monks build the intricate symbol out of sand in Dublin, Ireland. They worked for eight hours a day for three weeks to create it only to ritualistically dismantle it during a study on impermanence. Though I very much enjoyed watching the way the monks built the mandala in such a meditative and dedicated way, I would have preferred more in depth understanding of meaning of some of the symbolism. Some mention was made of key elements making this a good video for the curious and the beginner, but I would enjoyed more. This is especially true since I was surprised to find out when I got the video it was only 30 minutes long!
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