“Kalachakra’s Mantra is “Om Ha Kamala Walaya Soha” which transliterates exactly into ten words [in Chinese]. The meaning of these ten words are “life span,” “heart,” “material possessions,” “career/enterprise,” “birth,” “divine transformation,” “extraordinary understanding,” “vow,” “wisdom,” and “all hindrances-transcending awakened state.” Today, I will explain Kalachakra’s heart, which is equivalent to explaining his heart mantra. In the meanings and symbolisms of these ten words, there are knowing the heart, seeing Buddha-nature, True Suchness, liberation, bodhi, etc. You should listen carefully because this explanation will not be given a second time. So, this Kalachakra Empowerment Assembly is very, very important! (Enthusiastic applause)
When I enter into samadhi during Kalachakra practice, I am Kalachakra himself. So, I will explain the meaning of these ten words in the first person. Now, I want to ask everyone. For life span, is a long life better? Or is a short life better? Some people say, “Just right is good.” That is true. Really, from the perspective of Kalachakra, whether it is a long, short or even no life span at all, they are all good. What does this mean? Shakyamuni Buddha transformed into Kalachakra and visited Shambhala Pure Land. Kalachakra gave King Suchandra instructions on the Kalachakra Tantra. Hence, the Kalachakra Tantra was passed down.