Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling

The Great Kalachakra Stupa

Stupas are vehicles for manifesting the compassionate and skillful activities of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for the benefit of beings. In general there are three special objects that represent the sacred Body, Speech, and Mind of the Buddhas, and among them are stupas which represent the awakened mind of the Buddhas. There are a number of different kinds of Stupas, such as the eight more prevalent types, built to commemorate the significant events in the life of Buddha Sakyamuni. The Stupa at Bokar Monastery was built in 1988, and is known as a Kalachakra Stupa. Actual relics of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and the 'five relics of the most beneficial essence mantras' inserted in miniature Stupas (sa-tsa's) have been placed within this Stupa. Mandalas of specific deities were consecrated in accordance with the Vajrayana tradition, and were placed inside the different levels of the Stupa, along with many other sacred objects. Inside the Lion's Throne (base), is a prayer wheel containing countless mantra rolls of Om Mani Peme Hung, the mantra of the Bodhisattva of Compassionate Activity - Chenrezig.

Due to the powerful blessings contained within the Stupa, whoever lays their eyes on this Stupa, or hears of it, or however they may come into contact with it, will experience pacification of sufferings and purification of karmic defilements. It is a cause of accumulation of great merit. Such connections can bring long life, good health, and fulfillment of one's wishes and aspirations, and ultimately could serve as a beneficial support in attaining complete Buddhahood. Thus in the Sutras and Tantras, the Buddha spoke of the many benefits of Stupas. Therefore, it is very significant and beneficial to make prostrations, offerings, and to circumambulate the Stupa (clockwise) with respect and devotion.

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