Kalachakra Stage, pavilion, mandala being created with colored sand, thangkas, altar, Namgyal monks, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Kalachakra Stage, pavilion, mandala being created with colored sand, thangkas, altar, Namgyal monks, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

From his short throne with table, orange & maroon robes, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama blessing the Kalachakra mandala in preparation for the Initiation, Namgyal monks and lamas, string still connected, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

From his short throne with table, orange & maroon robes, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama blessing the Kalachakra mandala in preparation for the Initiation, Namgyal monks and lamas, string still connected, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

If these two do not become one without any duality, you will certainly not attain Buddhahood.

If these two do not become one without any duality, you will certainly not attain Buddhahood., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reciting prayers, to bless the Kalachakra mandala, making offerings, with the Namgyal monks, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reciting prayers, to bless the Kalachakra mandala, making offerings, with the Namgyal monks, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA a video by Wonderlane on Flickr.

SAMAYA! Gya! Gya! Gya!

SAMAYA! Gya! Gya! Gya!, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Backstage ladies in the blue shirts with the Kalachakra symbol, hold flowers and khatas, Kalachakra for World Peace, preparing the mandala offerings to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Washington D.C., USA

Backstage ladies in the blue shirts with the Kalachakra symbol, hold flowers and khatas, Kalachakra for World Peace, preparing the mandala offerings to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama addressing the crowd, double monitors, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA

His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama addressing the crowd, double monitors, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Rose, a puppy, sniffing the miniature daisies, at a pitstop, Oregon, USA

Rose, a puppy, sniffing the miniature daisies, at a pitstop, Oregon, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Entrance to Tibetan Buddhist Shrine, Gelugpa sect, architectural details, Parping, Nepal

Entrance to Tibetan Buddhist Shrine, Gelugpa sect, architectural details, Parping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Meditator, monk, Gelugpa Monastery, Parping, hillside, Nepal

Meditator, monk, Gelugpa Monastery, Parping, hillside, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Voluneers in blue shirts with the Kalachakra symbol, hold flowers and khatas, backstage, Kalachakra for World Peace, preparing the mandala offerings to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Washington D.C., USA

Voluneers in blue shirts with the Kalachakra symbol, hold flowers and khatas, backstage, Kalachakra for World Peace, preparing the mandala offerings to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Dressed in traditonal style clothing Tibetan people at Kalachakra walking down the parade route, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA

Dressed in traditonal style clothing Tibetan people at Kalachakra walking down the parade route, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Monks working their booth, Tibetan woman in forground is wearing a two piece patterned yellow Tibetan chuba of contemporary design, tent market, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA

Monks working their booth, Tibetan woman in forground is wearing a two piece patterned yellow Tibetan chuba of contemporary design, tent market, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Contemporary Tibetan Chuba design of gold silk, fancy detail on collar and cuffs, Tibetan woman make their way through the crowd, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA

Contemporary Tibetan Chuba design of gold silk, fancy detail on collar and cuffs, Tibetan woman make their way through the crowd, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Elation and exhaustion, flowers and khatas, volunteers getting ready for the mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Elation and exhaustion, flowers and khatas, volunteers getting ready for the mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Mrs. Yuthok, carrying a salad lunch, wears a black chuba and restrained artistic floral blouse, with apron, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA

Mrs. Yuthok, carrying a salad lunch, wears a black chuba and restrained artistic floral blouse, with apron, Kalachakra for World Peace, Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Striking a gentle pose, a Tibetan volunteer wearing a Kalachakra badge with her friend in his traditional updated purple and gold trim jacket and white shirt, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Striking a gentle pose, a Tibetan volunteer wearing a Kalachakra badge with her friend in his traditional updated purple and gold trim jacket and white shirt, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Ganesha - Ganpati, Remover of Obstacles, holding a gold bowl of oranges, impliments, vajra weapon, vegetable, fruits, mala, mouse, wish fulfilling jewels, Tibetan Buddhist, Gelugpa Monastery, Pharping, Nepal

Ganesha - Ganpati, Remover of Obstacles, holding a gold bowl of oranges, impliments, vajra weapon, vegetable, fruits, mala, mouse, wish fulfilling jewels, Tibetan Buddhist, Gelugpa Monastery, Pharping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan girl in a red & gold silk chuba / pink blouse, her daddy in a purple cotton shirt, woman holds a flag, monk on his cell phone, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Tibetan girl in a red & gold silk chuba / pink blouse, her daddy in a purple cotton shirt, woman holds a flag, monk on his cell phone, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Where the community of monks sit, pecha (prayer book), mala, cymbals, tea cup, little carpets, robe, drum, horns, khatas, wish fulfilling jewel mural, dorjes, bells, polished wood floor, Pharping Sakya Monastery, Nepal

Where the community of monks sit, pecha (prayer book), mala, cymbals, tea cup, little carpets, robe, drum, horns, khatas, wish fulfilling jewel mural, dorjes, bells, polished wood floor, Pharping Sakya Monastery, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Cases of Buddhas, Buddha in the lama's seat, book (pecha), fruit, incense, Vajrakilaya statue in ornate lit case, fancy Tibetan style monastery painting and decor, Sakya Monastery, Pharping, Nepal

Cases of Buddhas, Buddha in the lama's seat, book (pecha), fruit, incense, Vajrakilaya statue in ornate lit case, fancy Tibetan style monastery painting and decor, Sakya Monastery, Pharping, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan female dancer looking wistful, coral, black, covered orange offering, khatas, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Tibetan female dancer looking wistful, coral, black, covered orange offering, khatas, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Hevajra & Nairatmya yogini, Buddhist Tantric deities yab-yab, burning flames of wisdom, over glass case: Tibetan style silver turquoise & coral jewelry pieces, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA

Hevajra & Nairatmya yogini, Buddhist Tantric deities yab-yab, burning flames of wisdom, over glass case: Tibetan style silver turquoise & coral jewelry pieces, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Nervous and getting ready for a major empowerment: little Tibetan monks holding hands and newly shaven, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Nervous and getting ready for a major empowerment: little Tibetan monks holding hands and newly shaven, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Happy Tibetan business man wearing a smart black suit with a yellow tie, Kalachakra badge, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Happy Tibetan business man wearing a smart black suit with a yellow tie, Kalachakra badge, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan families, monk, lady fixing baby stroller, men, women and girl wearing chubas, taking a photo,Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Tibetan families, monk, lady fixing baby stroller, men, women and girl wearing chubas, taking a photo,Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Grinning with happiness a Tibetan man in a traditional cream shirt, with women in chubas right behind him, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Grinning with happiness a Tibetan man in a traditional cream shirt, with women in chubas right behind him, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Bright woman says Hi!, white umbrella, bright mod print sun dress, coral earrings, sunglasses, white watch, shopping, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Bright woman says Hi!, white umbrella, bright mod print sun dress, coral earrings, sunglasses, white watch, shopping, tent market, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Eat no animals, volunteer with information advising Buddhists to become vegetarians, in front of Verizon Center, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA

Eat no animals, volunteer with information advising Buddhists to become vegetarians, in front of Verizon Center, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Parade, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Delighted Buddhist women lined up with fancy rolled silk offering, khatas, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Delighted Buddhist women lined up with fancy rolled silk offering, khatas, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Buddhist woman in white with flora silk offering, khatas, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Buddhist woman in white with flora silk offering, khatas, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The golden koi, pond, lily pads, in the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Garden, Encinitas, California, USA 3508

The golden koi, pond, lily pads, in the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Garden, Encinitas, California, USA 3508, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Koi pond and little waterfall deep in the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Garden, Encinitas, California, USA

Koi pond and little waterfall deep in the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Garden, Encinitas, California, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

However, since self-liberation through seeing nakedly by means of intrinsic awareness is here revealed to you,

However, since self-liberation through seeing nakedly by means of intrinsic awareness is here revealed to you,, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

You should understand that all dharmas can be perfected and completed in the great total Self-Liberation.

You should understand that all dharmas can be perfected and completed in the great total Self-Liberation., a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Young Sakya Prince wearing the Sashu hat - Lama HE Avikritar Rinpoche praying with dorje and bell, behind him, monks who are master of ceremonies, Tharlam Monastery, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Young Sakya Prince wearing the Sashu hat - Lama HE Avikritar Rinpoche praying with dorje and bell, behind him, monks who are master of ceremonies, Tharlam Monastery, Bodha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan children in bright colors are given nectar from the Hevajra initiation by a monk, under the large tent sit hundreds of people overflowing from the monastery, prayer flag, Buddhist flag, Tharlam Monastery courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan children in bright colors are given nectar from the Hevajra initiation by a monk, under the large tent sit hundreds of people overflowing from the monastery, prayer flag, Buddhist flag, Tharlam Monastery courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

The next step to close the Hevajra Mandala is right here, dorje and dorje handled bell, hands holding pechas, hand indicating location, orange robes, colored sand mandala, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

The next step to close the Hevajra Mandala is right here, dorje and dorje handled bell, hands holding pechas, hand indicating location, orange robes, colored sand mandala, Tharlam Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Saraswati, the Bodhisattva goddess of the arts, literature, language, 4-armed, in the posture of royal ease, Kathmandu, Nepal, Temple

Saraswati, the Bodhisattva goddess of the arts, literature, language, 4-armed, in the posture of royal ease, Kathmandu, Nepal, Temple, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Young Taksham Tulku with his father, of Ugyen Mindroling Monastery (India), pauses long enough to be photographed with a bright red ball of light energy apparently in his right hand, conclusion of Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C

Young Taksham Tulku with his father, of Ugyen Mindroling Monastery (India), pauses long enough to be photographed with a bright red ball of light energy apparently in his right hand, conclusion of Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Delicate Volcano of Cherry Blossoms, University of Washington Colonade, Seattle, USA

Delicate Volcano of Cherry Blossoms, University of Washington Colonade, Seattle, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Attending Lamdre, Senior lamas in the front row of the yet unfinished Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, windows open so the birds fly through, praying, enjoying tea, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1990

Attending Lamdre, Senior lamas in the front row of the yet unfinished Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, windows open so the birds fly through, praying, enjoying tea, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1990, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Volunteers lining up with bouquets of fresh flowers and khatas, as offerings, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C. USA

Volunteers lining up with bouquets of fresh flowers and khatas, as offerings, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C. USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

3 Pleased Volunteers holding original watercolor paintings of Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche, with khatas, as offerings, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C. USA

3 Pleased Volunteers holding original watercolor paintings of Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche, with khatas, as offerings, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C. USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Incognito Tibetan Buddhist lama, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Peace Parade, Tibetans at Kalachakra, Washington D.C., USA

Incognito Tibetan Buddhist lama, Happy Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Peace Parade, Tibetans at Kalachakra, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Happy Volunteers holding original watercolor paintings of Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche, with khatas, as offerings, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Happy Volunteers holding original watercolor paintings of Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche, with khatas, as offerings, preparing for mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, holding a vajra and nectar skullcup, vajrakatang staff, lotus hat, flowers, colored jewels, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Seattle, Washington, USA

Statue of Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, holding a vajra and nectar skullcup, vajrakatang staff, lotus hat, flowers, colored jewels, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Seattle, Washington, USA, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan children being given nectar from the Hevajra initiation by a monk, Tharlam Monastery courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan children being given nectar from the Hevajra initiation by a monk, Tharlam Monastery courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Tibetan Buddhist woman wearing an adi and symbolic red blindfold, holding her hands in the prayer mudra when receiving blessed nectar, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tibetan Buddhist woman wearing an adi and symbolic red blindfold, holding her hands in the prayer mudra when receiving blessed nectar, Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery Courtyard, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Torma offerings, candles, ritual cloth, shrine set up at Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Torma offerings, candles, ritual cloth, shrine set up at Sakya Lamdre, Tharlam Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.

Sangha from Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism at the Vajrasana location where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment, Bodhagaya, H.P., India 1993

Sangha from Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism at the Vajrasana location where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment, Bodhagaya, H.P., India 1993, a photo by Wonderlane on Flickr.