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All of Kalmykia Prays Today for the Long Life of His Holiness
These are scenes from this morning's festive prayer service dedicated to the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Throughout the temple the sounds of the dung horn rang out, heralding the ceremonial bringing out of the portrait…
Kalmykia to Widely Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s Birthday
Year after year, on July 6, we gather at the Central Khurul to mark the birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. This is our shared day, a day of gratitude and good wishes to His Holiness. This year we will all celebrate his 91…
All Prayers Today Are for the Great Teacher — Buddha Shakyamuni
For more than 2,500 years, the Teaching of a prince named Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha Shakyamuni) has inspired millions of people. A man who, having encountered the pain and suffering of the world, set out on a journey in search of…
Believers began the Day of Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth, Enlightenment and passing into Mahaparinirvana by taking vows
Today is the most important day for all Buddhists — the Day of Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth, Enlightenment and passing into Mahaparinirvana, which believers began at the Central Khurul by taking the one-day Mahayana vows. With…
One of the Most Sacred Days in the Buddhist Calendar Is Approaching
One of the most sacred days in the Buddhist calendar is approaching — the Day of the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing into Mahaparinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. Around the world, Buddhists observe it with a special spiritual…
Believers of Kalmykia Welcomed Urs Sar
Buddhists all over the world observe the beginning of the sacred month of Urs Sar today with special reverence. Believers gathered at the Central Khurul of Kalmykia from early in the morning. By tradition, this day began with taking vows…
Happy Great Victory Day!
Today, on the Great Victory Day, the monastic Sangha, led by the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia Geshe Tenzin Choydak, congratulates all fellow countrymen on the holiday, on the 9th of May! They note that on this day one feels especially keenly…
May the Spiritual Connection with the Teaching of the Buddha Grow Stronger Year After Year
A sacred event that united us in prayer and spiritual communion. The great prayer gathering “Ik Yöräl” has concluded in Kalmykia. Every year it falls on a special day - the day of the manifestation of the miraculous powers…
The Compassion and Wisdom of the Buddha: Kalmykia’s Faithful Mark Monlam Chenmo
Today the great prayer assembly at the Central Khurul of Kalmykia continued. A large number of the faithful also took part in the second day of Ik Yöräl (Monlam Chenmo). Once again, we would like to emphasize…