Republic of Kalmykia

Buddhism

Dialogue of cultures and spiritual traditions is a solid foundation for international cooperation

The Minister of Education and General Welfare of the Embassy of India in Moscow, Mr. Vinay Kumar, arrived in Kalmykia on a working visit, as reported today by the official Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kalmykia, Erdni Tserenov .

The wise state Vice-Premier of the Republic of Kalmykia Erdni Tserenov reported on the event: Read the rest of this entry »

The III International Buddhist Forum will be held in September 2025 in the cozy southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Kalmykia.

Delegations from India, Mongolia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam and other countries where Buddhism is widespread will come to the blessed city of Elista. Read the rest of this entry »

Forum dates: September 25-28, 2025

Venue: South of Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista-city

International Buddhist Forum Program

Thematic sessions: Read the rest of this entry »

In Kalmykia, June 4, 2023 is declared a National holiday “Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha.

The corresponding official decree was signed by the head of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov. Read the rest of this entry »

Decree on declaring May 26, 2021, the National holiday “Birthday of the Buddha Shakyamuni”!

In accordance with part 7 of article 4 Read the rest of this entry »

Animal blessing ceremony

October, 19.

The animal blessing ceremony will be held at the Exhibition Complex of Hippodrome, Read the rest of this entry »

September, 22 in Lagan-city

Opening and sanctification of Maitreya Buddha Statue! Read the rest of this entry »

6 and 7 of September in Elista city:

Solemn events in the Buddhist center near Stupa of Enlightenment! Read the rest of this entry »

Important negotiations [ De ]

India and Republic of Kalmykia are talking about tourism and Buddhism

Today in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, a business meeting Read the rest of this entry »

New video
about Kalmykia, buddhism and steppe.

Deutsche Welle: Europe’s Only Buddhist Country | Welcome to Kalmykia | Europe to The Maxx

Video duration 16m 14s

Travel to Russia and Kalmykia

Buddhist lectures

May, 28 and 29 lecture in Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni in Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

Performance “I am Buddha” in Elista

January 2 and 25.

At the heart of the play “I am Buddha” is the story of how Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) comes to comprehend the main issue of life. Read the rest of this entry »

World Heritage of Buddhism exhibition!

Embassy of India in Russia and the Ministry of Culture of India invites to the Republic of Kalmykia

The Embassy of India in Russia and the Ministry of Culture of India invites you to Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, at the World Heritage of Buddhism exhibition.

Opening of the exhibition on November 29, Read the rest of this entry »

We invite you to meet with the honorary representative of His Holiness Dalai-Lama XIV in Russia, Mongolia and the CIS countries, Shadzhin-lama (Supreme Lama) of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

During the meeting, Read the rest of this entry »

Life extension [ It ]

Pre-New Year rituals of life extension will begin from November 10, reports Tourism Development Fund.

Prayers of long life will go until December 2. Read the rest of this entry »