Republic of Kalmykia

Rituals

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 »

[ En | Ru ] Today, on September 24, 2011, in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, a ceremony of light offerings to the Buddha took place.

Thousands of residents and guests of Blessed Kalmykia took part in this ritual that was held at the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni.

People meditated for the benefit of all people in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

The construction of the mandala and Buddhist rituals held in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia (Southern Russia). September 8, 2011 in Kalmykia profit of 11 monks tantric monastery Gyudmed, and, according to administrator khurul venerable gene Lodoe arrived Buddhist monks will prepare everything for the upcoming late September large Buddhist rituals which they hold jointly with the monks of Kalmykia.

The current visit of the monks of the monastery Gyudmed held at the personal invitation shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, and with the support of Kamba Lama of Tuva. Read the rest of this entry »

August 21, 2011 at 12:00 in Elista, the Buddhist temple “Samye Thinley Kunkyab Palborling” ritual will be held Dolchok (blessing of Green Tara – Nogan Dyark).

Green Tara Goddess was venerated as the mother of all living beings, and represents the feminine essence, and therefore, like any woman, always ready to protect their loved ones. It is believed that it protects the family from all evil, brings success in business, removes all obstacles. If you regularly repeat the mantra of Green Tara, any wish will come true and you can find extraordinary luck. Read the rest of this entry »

In the city of Elista, Kalmykia, in central khurul festively prepared to meet the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Happiness, health and well-being willing to this day many people of the world His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Nobel Peace Prize, a public figure, spiritual leader of Buddhists.

July 6, the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist spiritual leader, philosopher, teacher, mentor. In the Republic of Kalmykia on the existing tradition is widely celebrated this date.

On this festive day for the people of Kalmykia at 7:30 am in the courtyard of the central ritual held khurul “Sangso” – ritual, purifying and restoring broken vows. Read the rest of this entry »

The festivities in honor of the birthday of Buddha. In celebration of the Urs cap central khurul “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” a program of activities for which everyone is invited.

June 15, 5:00 am Geshe lharamba Tenzin Dugda gives all-day vow of Mahayana, which includes a vow of non-alcoholic beverages. The action “take the vows of sobriety” is taking place in Kalmykia. Anyone can take part in a vow of non-alcoholic drinks from June 15 until July 2, regardless of nationality and religion. Read the rest of this entry »

March 19 at the central khurul Kalmykia’s held a festive prayer service, as this day is celebrated by Buddhists as a special date. On this day, Buddha Shakyamuni brilliantly concluded the discussion with representatives of the false teachings and to demonstrate their wonderful hit.

– Our teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha – one of the thousand Buddhas of this eon. (Aeon – a period that lasts for many years). On our continent it – the fourth. After many thousands of years expected arrival on our land fifth Buddha Maitreya. Buddha is always seeking for the good of beings wandering in the cycle of life. Every hour and every minute they create unlimited blessing for all life on Earth – says Ph.D., professor of venerable Lobsang Gyatso. Read the rest of this entry »

Kalmyk New Year!

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The official program of the Kalmyk New Year celebration in Elista, capital of Kalmykia

On the 1st of December at 9 a.m. a solemn prayer “Thousand offerings to Lama Zonkava” is served in the central buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”.

The first part of the prayer is to end at 11 a.m. The laymen are treated with Kalmykian tea, boortsog flat cakes and sweets by the monks of the central khurul.

At 12.00 Concert on the territory of central temple Read the rest of this entry »

Today, July 4, 2010, in Elista (Kalmykia), especially for enrollees in the central temple of “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”, was a Buddhist ritual – the blessing of the White Mandzhushri – Buddha of wisdom.

At the request of the youth of Kalmykia this ceremony each year conducts Ph.D. Geshe Tenzin Dugda. According to the teacher and mentor, the White Mandzhushri – Buddha of wisdom will always help anyone who needs it. Read the rest of this entry »

Today, May 27, 2010, buddhists celebrate the most important day of the Buddhist calendar – birthday, enlightenment and passing into Parinirvana of the Buddha Sakyamuni.
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Steven Seagal has visited Kalmykia attractions [ De | Ru | Es | Fr ]

Professional movie fighter, star of Hollywood – Steven Seagal arrived in Kalmykia, reported KalmykiaNews. One Read the rest of this entry »

The inauguration of the President of the Republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Iliumzhinov took place in Elista on Saturday November 23, 2002. It was held at the broadened session of the People’s Khural (Parliament) of the Republic of Kalmykia.

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has been re-elected the President of the Republic of Kalmykia. For the third time he has had honour to swear alligiance to the people of the Republic of Kalmykia. The head of Kalmykia promised to protect the interests of the people of Kalmykia, to respect and to guard the human rights and liberties, to follow the Read the rest of this entry »