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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…
Preparing for Tantric Rituals: Attention to Every Detail
Preparations for the annual tantric rituals are nearing completion at the Central Khurul. The temple is filled with focused, serene activity: each monk is busy with his own task, and together they are preparing…
The Works of a Torma-Making Master Now Adorn the Lagan Khurul Too
For a little over a week, the venerable Geshe Lharampa Choy Gyatso, a monk who arrived from India at the invitation of the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, stayed at the Lagan khurul. During this time he created there yet more of his works…
Festive Torma for Tsagan Sar Are Ready
The great prayer hall of the Central Khurul will now be adorned with five multi-tiered Torma specially prepared for the national holiday of Tsagan Sar, depicting various deities. Over the course of…
A Monk from India Will Make Special Offerings — Torma — for the Central Khurul for Tsagan Sar
At the invitation of the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, the venerable Geshe Lharampa Choy Gyatso, a monk from India, has arrived in the steppe republic and will make, for the Central Khurul...