[soc.religion.eastern] tantric traditions

williamt%athena@Sun.COM (William A. Turnbow) (10/25/90)

	I was reading in "Freedom in Exile", where during the summer of '53,
the Dali Lama received the _Kalachakra_ initiation.  He said it was
one of the most import initiations in the Tantric tradition with special
significance for world peace.

	First off, what is the initiation talked about and why is it 
significant for world peace.

	Secondly, what is the Tantra he is talking about.  Is it part of
Buddhism, or is it a separate thing?  I have heard of alot of sexual
things associated with Tantra, but I have a feeling he was talking about
something else.


	Info?  Explanations?

Thanks.
-wat-