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Good Fortune and Well-Being Invoked in Kalmykia During the “Yangdrub” Ritual
Today, one of the year’s main tantric rituals, “Yangdrub,” was held at the Central Khurul. In the more than two decades since this ancient ritual was revived, many have come to know it as a ritual…
Offerings Through Fire: A Fire Puja Held in Kalmykia
These images are from today’s “Jinseg” ritual. The monks are dressed in ceremonial robes, all the necessary substances for the fire puja have been prepared, and everyone gathered is focused…As a reminder…
Washing and Consecration Ritual Held for the Maitreya Buddha Statue in Lagan
Today is a special day not only for the residents of Lagan, but also for our entire republic. It is a day that will long remain in the memory of everyone who stood at the foot of the Maitreya Buddha statue today. In the coastal…
An Ancient Tradition Revived: The Gagye Ritual Held for the First Time in 100 Years
This is historic video footage. We captured monks emerging from a month-and-a-half retreat and taking part in the Gagye ceremony. As we have explained on several occasions, this practice is an important…
Yarne, the Monks’ Summer Retreat, Concluded in Kalmykia Today
Today we are witnessing a truly historic moment. For the first time in 100 years, the Yarne summer retreat has been held in Kalmykia. For 45 days, the monks of the Central Khurul devoted themselves to meditation…
Work Continues on the Statue of Buddha Maitreya
These images were sent to us from the Lagan District. Professional thangka artist Jigme Lodoy is currently working on the statue of the Buddha of the Future—Maitreya. For several days now, he has been performing the procedure…
Today Is a Special Day — His Holiness the Dalai Lama Turns 91
Around the world, Buddhists spend this day in prayer, good deeds, and reflection on the path of compassion and wisdom. At the Central Khurul, the Sangsol ritual was held from early morning. For it, the monks carefully…
With Gratitude to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, to the Protectors of the Teaching and the Local Deities
So that all sentient beings may be freed from suffering and find happiness, so that there may always be peace and harmony in everything. It was for this that the monks of the Central Khurul and the faithful who took part…
On May 21, the monks of the Central Khurul will hold the traditional earth worship rite “Hazr Taklhn”.
A sacred place, an ancient tradition, a virtuous intention — all of this will come together on May 21 on the territory of the “Lonely Poplar” natural monument, where the monks of the Central Khurul will hold the traditional worship rite…