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Religious ceremonies: The Kalachakra (Kalchakra) ceremony is associated with which tradition? Identify the religion linked with this initiation ritual. Choose the correct tradition.

Q: Religious ceremonies: The Kalachakra (Kalchakra) ceremony is associated with which tradition? Identify the religion linked with this initiation ritual. Choose the correct tradition.

Concept The Kalachakra is a Tibetan Buddhist initiation ceremony conferred by high lamas (notably the Dalai Lama) associated with the Kalachakra Tantra. Final Answer Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhist initiation)

Difficulty: Easy

Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhist initiation)
Hinduism (Shaivism)
Jainism
Sikhism

Correct Answer: Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhist initiation)

Explanation:

Concept
The Kalachakra is a Tibetan Buddhist initiation ceremony conferred by high lamas (notably the Dalai Lama) associated with the Kalachakra Tantra.

Final Answer
Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhist initiation)

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