Dzokden

At a time when the world is urgently seeking wise, ethical, and compassionate leadership, the teachings of Shambhala offer a timeless and transformative vision: leadership rooted in wisdom, benevolence, and service to the whole. What better way to cultivate these qualities than to come into direct contact with the Shambhala Dharma Kings, whose enlightened leadership transformed their entire realm through the practice and realization of the Kalachakra teachings?

This vision closely mirrors the ancient ideal of the Universal Monarch—a ruler who governs not through force, but through wisdom and moral authority. This same archetype appears in the mythology and historical imagination of Hungary, making this temple a particularly meaningful setting where Eastern and Western contemplative traditions meet around a shared understanding of enlightened rulership.

As part of this special gathering, we are honored to present—for the first time—select paintings of the Shambhala Dharma Kings, unveiled in preparation for the extraordinary convergence in 2027:

• The changing of the monarch in the realm of Shambhala

• One thousand years of Kalachakra in Tibetan Buddhism

• The dawning of the Second Golden Age of peace and harmony

This event invites us not only to contemplate these ideals, but to embody them—to awaken the qualities of a wheel-turning Dharma King within our own nature and become agents of positive transformation in the world.

Empowerment from A Direct Lineage of Realization 

Khentrul Rinpoche will bestow his rare mind terma empowerment of the Eight Shambhala Dharma Kings, offering a profound opportunity to establish a direct and living connection with the Rigdens of Shambhala. Rinpoche has devoted himself intensively to preparing this empowerment as we approach a pivotal moment in the Kalachakra lineage and the unfolding vision of Shambhala in our world.

This empowerment includes:

• The full empowerment of the Eight Shambhala Dharma Kings

• Introductory teachings on Shambhala and enlightened leadership

• Oral transmission of the mantras and root text

• A live Q&A session with Rinpoche
  
  

About the Kings of Shambhala

The Kalki Kings are the Dharma Kings of the Sublime Realm of Shambhala. Through the Kalachakra teachings, they skillfully unified their kingdom—transcending divisions of race, class, culture, and conflicting belief systems. Their leadership went far beyond worldly governance. By embodying compassion and wisdom, they transformed Shambhala into a pure bodhisattva realm—harmonious, joyful, and flourishing in spiritual practice.

Unlike worldly rulers focused on power or territory, the Kalkis are Kings of the Dharma—bodhisattva beings who manifest as extraordinary human leaders for the direct benefit of the world.

“The Kalki Kings are inseparable from the Eight Great Bodhisattvas and the Ten Wrathful Dākas. What makes them especially significant is their direct connection with our world. They appeared as human beings so that many could benefit from connecting with them.

I feel a strong connection with the Kalkis and have no doubt they are the greatest hope for the manifestation of the Second Golden Age of peace and harmony.”
 — Khentrul Rinpoche