Republic of Kalmykia

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.

At 9 am, begins a solemn prayer service dedicated to the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha, his enlightenment and passing parinirvana.

At the conclusion of the solemn prayer of the central monk was invited to a festive khurul treat sweets, Kalmyk tea with bortsokami.

After lunch the same day at 15 o’clock in the prayer hall of the central khurul shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, venerable at the request of the laity will give teachings on the subject: “Bodhicitta – the highest state of mind.” That doctrine – a precious gift, so it would be very nice if the Buddhists of the districts of the republic arrived in Elista.

At 17 o’clock in the courtyard of the central khurul Kalmyk monks will conduct the ritual consecration of the big tanks of Shakyamuni Buddha and going around the temple.

At this festive event not end there.

June 16 shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche will meet with representatives of labor in the Khanata village Maloderbetovskiy district.

June 17 at 10 am in the central khurul of Kalmykia “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni’s” repeated requests by the laity will be held Puja long life and ritual offerings Tsog shadzhin Lama Republic venerable Telo Tulku Rinpoche. Everybody can take part in the ritual. It is desirable for this ritual is to put on something new clothes.

June 18 monks of the central khurul “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni, led by shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche will conduct the consecration ceremony for the opening ceremony of the Enlightenment Stupa in the village of Artesian.

A June 19 ceremony of consecration and opening of the Lotus Stupa will be held in Lagan.

Press Service of the Central khurul Kalmykia
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