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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…
First of Four Tantric Rituals Held in Kalmykia
“Torgyak”, a ritual for removing obstacles, opens a series of tantric ceremonies, and every time the prayer hall is filled to overflowing. Entire families come, bringing their children. Some come for purification. Others for…
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…
Kalmykia’s Monastic Sangha Congratulates Tuva on Successfully Hosting the Fourth International Buddhist Forum
The voice of wisdom resounds in the heart of Tuva, where the Fourth International Buddhist Forum is taking place. For these three days, hospitable Kyzyl, the capital of the Republic of Tuva, has become a center of attraction for spiritual teachers from…
The Monks’ Summer Retreat Continues
Every morning, the Kangyur—the canon of the Buddha’s teachings—is recited at Säküsn Süm. These lines contain the foundation of the Dharma, the wisdom that leads to peace and compassion. The monks, led by the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, Geshe Tenzin…
Shajin Lama of Kalmykia and Monks of the Central Khurul Enter Summer Retreat
Dear devotees, today marks the beginning of a special period—some of the monks of our Central Khurul, together with the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, Geshe Tenzin Choidak, have entered the “Yarne” summer retreat. This period of spiritual…
Monastic Summer Retreat “Yarne” to Be Held in Kalmykia for the First Time in 100 Years
A time of silence and deep practice. At the end of July, some of the monks of the Central Khurul, led by Shajin Lama Geshe Tenzin Choidak, will enter a summer retreat. This special ceremony is called “Yarne.” During…
The Dund Khurul Reopens Its Doors in the Settlement of Khanata
This is a truly historic and highly significant event for our entire republic. Today, another spiritual sanctuary—the Dund Khurul—opened in Kalmykia. It took a full 12 years to reach this point. It is worth recalling…