“Kailash”
Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva, where we are reading about the glory of Lord Bholenath. At the same time, Kailash is equally powerful in other religions as well. Because it is located in Tibet, Kailash is a great and sacred mountain in Buddhism too. Now I will tell you a few things about Kailash as related to Buddhism. We all know that this is the mountain that, to this day, only the great Buddhist yogi Milarepa was able to climb—through his tantric and spiritual powers. Along with this, let us read about the importance of Kailash in Buddhism.
In Buddhism, Mount Kailash (Kang Rinpoche) is believed to be the abode of Buddha Demchok (Chakrasamvara). This belief is deeply connected with profound tantric and spiritual significance.
Let us understand the meaning of “Demchok”:
Dem = Supreme
Chok = Bliss
Demchok means the Buddha of Supreme Bliss. This bliss is not sensory pleasure, but a divine joy arising from the realization of emptiness (śūnyatā).
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Who is Buddha Demchok (Chakrasamvara)?
Buddha Demchok is not a historical Buddha, but a meditation Buddha of Vajrayana Buddhism. He symbolizes the union of supreme bliss and emptiness. His purpose is to free the practitioner from attachment, anger, and ignorance, and to lead them toward enlightenment.
In Buddhist philosophy, Kailash is not merely a physical mountain, but the peak of human consciousness. Demchok’s residence on Kailash signifies that supreme wisdom lies within the practitioner, not outside. Demchok is depicted in meditative union with Vajrayogini, symbolizing the union of compassion and wisdom. Kailash is considered the divine center of this sacred union.
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The Spiritual Meaning of Circumambulation (Kora)
According to Buddhist belief, a single circumambulation of Mount Kailash purifies negative karma, destroys ego, and leads the mind toward the experience of emptiness. The circumambulation of Kailash grants liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
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Meaning of Kang Rinpoche
The Tibetan name “Kang Rinpoche” means “Precious Snow Mountain.” This signifies that it is the supreme jewel of spiritual practice. In the Vajrayana tradition, Kailash is regarded as a powerful energy center. Meditation here is believed to give the practitioner the possibility of swift enlightenment.
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Knowledge is not an external object, but an inner state that awakens through spiritual practice.
Kailash symbolizes that ultimate peak
where ego dissolves and compassion is born.
Buddha Demchok represents that state
where the mind becomes completely free, blissful, and compassionate.
He teaches us that
the very energy of bondage can become the key to liberation.
These are some of the beliefs of Buddhism, and they show how beautiful and mysterious Kailash is in this tradition. The more one learns about Kailash, the less it seems to be fully known. Now we will move forward to read about Milarepa…
To be continued!
Jai Vishva! Jai Bhole Baba!