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Commentary based on the Outer Kalachakra Tantras by Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche: Our own body, the microcosm contains all the energies and elements of the

universe, the macrocosm. All outer and inner phenomena are manifestations of

our own consciousness and subtle wind energy (- air element), so theyare

naturally related. Our subtle energy winds, upon which our mind is mounted, is

five colored and contains the subtle five elements. Due to ego graspingand

collective karma of living beings, this subtle wind energy manifests theouter and

inner universe in stages, e.g. the formation of a baby in the mother's womb and

the formation of the world in space.

Formation of the universe due to the collective karma of living beings:

1. The space element allows the outer four elements to dance and interact. This is

called the 'Space Vajra Mandala', formed by the sound EH.2. Due to the collective karma of living beings, the wind energy (air element)

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Untitledrises, called the 'Wind Vajra Mandala', formed by the sound YAM.3. Due to the circulation of the wind, friction produces heat, called the 'Fire Vajra

Mandala', formed by the sound RAM.4. Due to the fire element rising and then cooling, water vapour forms the 'Water

Vajra Mandala', formed by the sound BAM.5. Due to the solidification of the water, a cream forms which then transforms into

the 'Earth Vajra Mandala', formed by the sound LAM.

Formation of a human body due to contaminated karma:1. In the space of the womb there is the 'Space Vajra Mandala', formed by the

sound EH.2. Due to the force of karma, the subtle energies and consciousness of the bardo

is entering the parent's sperm and ovum and the 'Wind Vajra Mandala' forms by

the sound YAM.3. Due to the friction of the consciousness inside the sperm and ovum, union heat

is produced: the 'Fire Vajra Mandala' forms by the sound RAM.4. Due to the fire energy rising and cooling, liquid is generated: the 'Water Vajra

Mandala' forms by the sound BAM.5. Due to the liquid quality solidifying, the physical body begins to form: the 'Earth

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Vajra Mandala' forms by the sound LAM.

Thus there is an exact relationship between our body and mind, and the cosmos.

Our five inner elements are space, wind (air), earth, fire, water and our five

organs correspond to the outer five elements.Our spine is Mt. Meru. (=the axial cosmic moutain of Buddhist mythology)Our 28 vertebrae correspond to the 28 constellations (=28 stars or star

constellations, also known as 'lunar mansions').Our 24 ribs relate to the twelve lunar and solar half-months of the year.Our seven facial points correspond to the seven planets (in Tibetan astrology the

Moon Node Rahu is understood as a planet).

Our body is a mandala of the universe!

We can find the outer samsaric universe within our own body and mind.Due to the rotation of the celestial bodies, energy is flowing in the cosmos. - Our

vital energy, subtle drops and winds are flowing through our channels and

chakras at the same frequency, but our body must consent to the energetic flow

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Sometimes we are in harmony with the celestial bodies, and we experience their

influence as beneficial, but at other times, we may be in opposition with them and

experience this as obstacles or problems.

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