Buddhism
Buddhist holiday in Kalmykia – First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
Buddhist holiday in Kalmykia. An important Buddhist holiday – First turning of the Wheel of Dharma
On the 23rd of July all the Buddhist of the world celebrate a huge holy day – the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. The ceremonial events take place in the central buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni“.
This day Buddha Shakyamuni taughed his disciples the 1st sermon of the Four Noble Truths in the sacred place Varanasi. The Noble Truths are teachings about suffering, its origin and reasons; the cessation of suffering and its sources, and the fourth – about the true paths to the cessation of suffering. Read the rest of this entry »
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Free help for making video about blessed Kalmykia
Free help for making video about blessed Kalmykia, Elista and Chess city New Vasyuki.
Themes for example: buddhism, buddhist rituals, kalmyk etnoculture, kalmyk chessmasters, kalmyk champions, kalmyk business, kalmyk kitchen, tibetan kitchen.
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Contact phones:
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The trip to Kalmykia was very exciting and interesting
The trip was very exciting and interesting. I never thought that such an unusual city as Elista is so close to Volgograd. Elista is different from all the cities in the country by its eastern atmosphere. As if you find yourself in the eastern dragon tale with pagodas …
In general, Kalmykia, I think, a real paradise for tourists. There are many opportunities for almost any type of vacation.
We were particularly impressed by their originality capital of Kalmykia – Elista. Unlike the cities of Central Russia, Elista is fully saturated with religious culture. Wherever I look – everywhere there are elements of Buddhism. Read the rest of this entry »
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will visit the UK from 15 to 23 June 2012
His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV, the incarnation of bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, will visit the UK (United Kingdom) from 15 to 23 June, 2012. The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate’s nine day visit will take in the cities of Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness.
The key themes throughout the visit will be the promotion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message of non-violence, compassion and universal responsibility. Read the rest of this entry »
Story of a tourist from Germany
Stephan Werner. Story of a tourist from Germany
2012-05-03 > 142km. 412hm / sunny 27°C – 32°C / Ø18km/h / pedaling time 8:00hrs / elevation 133m, today passed 1000km mark since Simferopol (day 9) For some unknown reason, this morning I received a lot of gifts, whenever I stopped to ask for directions or just looking at things, mostly women gave me apples or sweets and wished me a safe trip. Russians are truly very friendly people.
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The sacred month Ur Sar has begun in Kalmykia
On 21th of May the sacred month Ur Sar has begun in the Republic of Kalmykia. During the whole month until 19th of June the believers in Kalmykia will honor the spiritual deeds of the buddist religion founder Budda Shakyamuni – birth, enlightment, and entering the Paranirvana. Despite of the fact thatthese events took placemore than 2600 years ago, the deeds of Budda and he himself are vivid reality for the buddist believers.
Welcome to the unstrict retrit-nunge, which will take place in the buddhist temple “Gedden sheddub choy korling” on 1,2,3 of june. The beginning is at 9:00 a.m.
On the 4th of of june the solemn service will take place at dawn at 5:a.m in the “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni“. Read the rest of this entry »
His Holiness the Dalai Lama shedule in Belgium
His Holiness the Dalai Lama shedule in Belgium
Schedule (adapted)
From 9:30 am welcome
12:30 pm H.H. the Dalai Lama rides in an open car from the castle to the temple
12:45 pm blessing ceremony of the new temple and the Buddha statue
02:00 pm – 03:30 pm teaching on Loving kindness
03:30 pm H.H. the Dalai Lama rides in an open car from the temple to the castle Read the rest of this entry »
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting Belgium
On Thursday 24 May 2012, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting the Yeunten Ling Institute for the fifth time. This is really auspicious news and a true blessing!
His Holiness will bless the new Temple and the Buddha statue at 13:30hrs, followed by a teaching on Loving Kindness.
We expect a few thousands of visitors. It will be possible to follow the event on Read the rest of this entry »
The current state of Buddhism in Kalmykia
Chagdir Sandzhiev. The current state of Buddhism in Kalmykia
It’s been more than 20 years since the collapse of the USSR and the beginning of the period of genuine religious freedom in Russia. Great changes happened both in the country as well as in the minds and hearts of the citizens during this period. Read the rest of this entry »
Program of the International scientific seminar “Buddhist Tradition: from the East to the West”
Program of the International scientific seminar “Buddhist Tradition: from the East to the West”
May 2, 2012. Elista, Kalmykia Republic.
Beginning at 11.00 a.m.
Venue: Conference hall of the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KIH RAS)
11.00–11.10 Opening
Ochirova Nina Garyaevna, Director of the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KIH RAS), PhD
11.10–12.30 Report of Professor of the Colombian University Robert A. F. Thurman «Tibet and Mongolia: Spiritual Lessons for the Whole World»
12.30–12.40 Discussion
12.40–13.00 Presentations of scientists of the Kalmyk Institute for Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KIH RAS) Read the rest of this entry »
Professor of Columbian University Robert Thurman goes to Kalmykia
In April 2012 professor of Columbian University – Robert Thurman planning to visit Elista, the capital of Kalmykia.The spiritual pilgrimage – as Robert Thurman describes his journey to Kalmykia.
Robert Thurman is father of Uma Thurman, famous Hollywood`s star. He was invited to Elista by the Supreme Lama of Kalmykia – Telo Tulku Rinpoche.
Robert Thurman is disciple Read the rest of this entry »
Robert Thurman’s program in Kalmykia
Robert Thurman’s program in Kalmykia [ Ru ]
(the program may change)
April 28
10.00
“I can be happy”
Lecture for students of technical colleges and universities
Temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” Read the rest of this entry »
“I am grateful that I exist in this world” – US-born Kalmyk Supreme Lama
“I am grateful that I exist in this world” – US-born Kalmyk Supreme Lama.
It is important not to give up hope, the sun is always going to shine tomorrow and there is always a brighter future, teaches Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, born in America and preaching in Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »
Kalmyk New Year – Celebration Zul holiday program
Kalmykian New Year – Zul. Celebration period: 1-15 of December.
Kalmykian New Year celebrates as one the most important events in the Buddhist history – achieving Parinirvana by the founder of the Gelug school Lama Zonkava. Kalmyks treat this person in a special way.
Supreme Lamas often say, that Kalmyks have a strong inseparable connection with Lama Zonkava, which lasts from the beginning of time. Lama Zonkava is Read the rest of this entry »
Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, is involved in the Global Buddhist Congress
Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, is involved in the Global Buddhist Congress. These days in New Delhi is a major event, called the Global Buddhist Congress, said the publication Hindustan Times.
The Congress brought together Buddhists from around the world, from different countries, continents and different schools. Read the rest of this entry »
