"Kalachakra" meaning in English

See Kalachakra in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit कालचक्र (kālacakra). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|sa|कालचक्र}} Borrowed from Sanskrit कालचक्र (kālacakra) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kalachakra
  1. (religion) The "wheel of time", an element of Vajrayana Buddhism. Wikipedia link: Kalachakra Categories (topical): Religion Synonyms: Kalacakra
    Sense id: en-Kalachakra-en-name-N1bXPjFw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle, religion

Alternative forms

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