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In Republic of Kalmykia the Lotus festival program will become a highlight of tourism in Kalmykia.

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Coming to Kalmykia to receive a higher education is an unusual decision. What made hundreds of foreign students choose Elista? “Most people here are kind, spiritually they are very rich,” Luke Kahe shared his observations about the locals. Foreigners told a correspondent of RIA “Kalmykia” why they came to obtain knowledge in Elista.
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Republic of Kalmykia. Now in Elista at The Central Khurul “Golden Abode of the Buddha Shakyamuni”: Big prayer and celebration on the occasion of the appointment Telo Tulku Rinpoche Honorary Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Russia, Read the rest of this entry »

On the 6th of November according to the Lunar Calendar the whole Buddhist world celebrates one of the most important holidays – Buddha’s Descent from Tushita Heaven.

The central khurul ‘Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni’ invites Kalmyks to a prayer service dedicated to an important Buddhist holiday which is included into “The Twelve Deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha”.

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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 »

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 »

Letter from a girl who made ​​a trip to Elista. Development Fund for Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia has received a letter from a girl who made ​​a trip to Elista. [ De | Fr | Es | Ru ]

Arriving in Elista, leaving their belongings in the hotel and went to see khurul (temple). Upon entering the courtyard my breath, the dream has come true, I’m on the verge of khurul! The building is magnificent and very beautiful.

Khurul (temple) walked around, turning the drums and looking around the yard. The soul rejoices! After visiting the monastery, there was a feeling that all the dear, kind of like back home. Sitting at prayer service, Read the rest of this entry »

The first astronaut of the Mongolia Zhugderdemidiyn Gurragcha visited the central khurul Kalmykia (Golden temple), reports KalmykiaNews.

Elista, Kalmykia

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 »

On a visit to Elista, the President of Mongolia Tsakhia Elbegdorj visited the main Buddhist temple (khurul) of Kalmykia “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”, where he met with the head of the Buddhist republic Shadzhin Lama Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

The President of Mongolia, the state, which is the traditional religion of Buddhism, brought the ritual scarves (Hudack) to set the prayer hall of the 9-meter statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, in deference to the founder of the Buddhist faith and the throne of His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV, the highest religious leader of Mongolia and Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday, 26 April, the central khurul “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” was the ceremony of consecration of the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. In addition, the monks consecrate all brought from the village Primanych sacred objects, which will be incorporated in the stupa of enlightenment. Among them are statue of Buddha Akshobhya. It is this deity advised the villagers to put in a niche stupa shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche.
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Evening of March 1, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the central khurul of Kalmykia “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” – the largest Buddhist temple in Russia and Europe.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who came to the temple accompanied by the Head of Kalmykia, Alexei Orlov, met the head of the monastic community and the Buddhist Republic of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

Snowy Hudak, presented to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev – a sign of warm hospitality and respect for the honored guest. A small tour of the temple began with the altar area, where Dmitry Medvedev, according to ancient tradition, Kalmyk, lit the lamp – a sign of respect for the people of Kalmykia. He looked looked at murals of the temple, met with museum exhibits, a conference room and library. Read the rest of this entry »