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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…
Daily Morning and Evening Prayer Services Are Held at the Arshan Khurul
Grace-filled silence and tranquility… this is how the atmosphere at the Arshan Khurul can be described. The other day, we witnessed an evening prayer service—and for a moment, it seemed as though time itself stood still. Everything here breathes…
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 Mala of Compassion. Documentary Series. Part 1
A documentary series about the great retreat for reciting 100 million mantras of Avalokiteshvara under the guidance of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, which took...