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Cycle of Tantric Rituals Concludes at “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”
A cycle of tantric rituals has concluded at “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”. For four days, Kalmykia’s main temple followed a special rhythm. The culmination was “Tangrak Kangso”—a ritual of gratitude…
Special Rituals Held at “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”
Only the measured rhythm of prayers, the smoke of incense, and the voices of monks offering praises to Shakyamuni. In the morning, the traditional Buddhist ritual “Kangso” was held at the Central Khurul. Today, according to the lunar calendar…
The Annual Tantric Rituals Have Been Completed in Kalmykia
And so the annual tantric rituals have come to a close. Today the “Tangrag Kanso” was held at the Central Khurul. A great prayer service, during which...
Calling Kishg Together at the Yangdrub Ritual
The monks of the Central Khurul prepare in advance for the annual tantric rituals. Specially made torma, lit butter lamps, and the 8 auspicious symbols of Buddhism — all of these are offerings to the Protectors of the Teaching...
The “Kangso” and “Chasum” rituals were held at the Central Khurul today
Today is the 29th lunar day, matsg ödr. It is precisely on this day that prayers are offered to the Protectors of the Teaching, the Syakusni. From early morning, the monks of the Central Khurul performed the...
Today the Concluding Tantric Ritual — “Tangrak Kangso” — Was Held
May the virtues that each of us has accumulated over all these days of tantric rituals multiply and be for the benefit of all living beings🙏 Today...
Invoking Kishg, Well-Being, and Good Fortune
Together, in unison, they invoked Kishg (“happiness”), well-being, good fortune… Today in Kalmykia another tantric ritual — “Yangdrub” — was performed. Traditio...
Annual Tantric Rituals Have Begun in Kalmykia
Torma dyed in different colors were specially prepared for today’s ritual. They were offered to the Protectors of the Buddhist Teaching — Erlg Nomin Khan and Mahak...
Tantric rituals concluded in Kalmykia
At “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni,” the concluding tantric ritual “Tangrag Kangso” was held. Today's ritual was conducted in two sessions. Tangrag Kang...