The Kalachakra Mandala was dismantled today and was dissolved into the Wangchhu River, marking the conclusion of the Kalachakra Empowerment. The ritual, Kyilkhor Dhuni and Chhu Shhani Leyrim, was led by Lopen Lhengay of the Zhung Dratshang.
The mandala, constructed by monks over many days with precise and disciplined practice, represents the enlightened realm of Kalachakra. Its creation is an act of deep spiritual devotion, and its dismantling underscores a central Buddhist teaching on impermanence, where even the most sacred and carefully created forms are ultimately transient.
The mandala was dissolved into the Wangchu, an act believed to carry its accumulated blessings outward, purifying the environment and promoting peace and harmony.
The ceremony follows a November filled with spirituality and blessings.
The Global Peace Prayers and the commemoration of the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo drew unprecedented participation, with over a hundred thousand people attending at their peak.
Thousands thronged Changlimithang and received blessings at Kuenselphodrang, where the Jabzhi Dhoechog took place in the presence of countless devotees.
The historic ordination of Buddhist nuns from around the world further deepened the significance of this period.
Together, these events transformed Thimphu into a global centre of spirituality, drawing people from around the world seeking blessings, peace, and spiritual renewal.
The prayers were held with the collective aspiration for peace and happiness for all the world.
With the dismantling complete, the Kalachakra cycle is formally closed, its spiritual essence considered fully bestowed upon the participants and the surroundings.
Kelzang Chhophyel
