Republic of Kalmykia

Buddhism

[ Ru ] June 28, 2013, in Manhatten non-profit organization “Kalmyk Project” held a regular meeting for members and guests. (The organization was founded at the initiative of the Kalmyks, who came from Russia, and officially incorporated in June 2013.)

This meeting was invited Telo Tulku Rinpoche, gave a lecture on “The Four Noble Truths.” After the lecture, Telo Tulku Rinpoche spent on the practice of meditation. The audience consisted of people of all ages who came to the meeting Read the rest of this entry »

[ Ru | Es ] July 12 in Elista will take place Grand Celebration “First rotation the Wheel of Dharma”.
About celebratory actions and entertainment rituals:

In the city of Elista, capital of Buddhist Republic Kalmykia, on July, 12th at 04.30AM interested persons can accept 8 vows of the Mahajana. 8 vows of the Mahajana are granted by the doctor of Buddhist philosophy Dr. Geshe Jampa, informs Department of religion and rituals of Fund of development of tourism of Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

Today is a big celebration for the whole Buddhist community – Dalai Lama XIV celebrates 78 years.

All life and spiritual activities of His Holiness seeks to benefit all sentient beings, and serve as an example for people of different generations and nationalities around the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Dear friends!

It is with great happiness we would like to announce that Telo Tulku Rinpoche, Shadjin Lama of Kalmyk Republic and President of Buddhist Union of Kalmykia will be visiting Kalmyk Project this week.

We invite you to the teaching lecture by Telo Tulku Rinpoche where he will speak on “Four Noble Truths” followed Read the rest of this entry »

Hungary-Kalmykia [ Ru ]

Camera crew from Hungary runs in Republic of Kalmykia, reported by the Kalmyk Tourism Development Fund. Read the rest of this entry »

Dear pilgrims and tourists! [ Ru ]

May 31 and June 1, near Elista, the Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche bestows teaching the text ‘Eight verses of Thought Transformation’. Read the rest of this entry »

Head of Republic of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov gave an interview to the Austrian National Television Company (Österreichischer Rundfunk, ORF, ‘Austrian Broadcasting’), during which he answered questions from Marcus Mueller Shinvald related to the development of Buddhism in Kalmykia.

During the conversation also touched upon issues relating to the social and economic life Read the rest of this entry »

Dear pilgrims and tourists! [ Ru ]
The administration of the central temple ‘Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni’ reported on the program of holiday activities ‘Birthday of the Buddha Shakyamuni’ on May 25, 2013.

Buddha’s Birthday – this is a significant date in the life of the Kalmyk people, the only Buddhist nation in Europe.

The program of activities: Read the rest of this entry »

Contemplation of the sacred relics – the relics of the Buddha in buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” in Elista.

25, 26 and 27 May. Read the rest of this entry »

Lecture about karma [ Ru ]

May 15, 2013, in the blessed Elista, the capital of the Buddhist Republic of Kalmykia will be a lecture about karma, reported by the Kalmyk Tourism Development Fund.

Geshe Sonam Tenpa gives a lecture “About karma” in a Buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” (Elista). Read the rest of this entry »

May 25, 2013 celebration of the birthday of Buddha Sakyamuni
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Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov announced May 25, 2013 a national day of celebration ‘Birthday of Buddha Sakyamuni‘.

The decree signed by the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov in order to further the development of national and cultural traditions of the Kalmyk people.

All journalists make news about great buddhist holidays in Kalmykia, South of Russia. Read the rest of this entry »

Indian Ambassador Ajai Malhotra in Kalmykia
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April, 2. Indian Ambassador Ajai Malhotra and his wife arrived to Elista, capital of Kalmykia.

Indian Ambassador to Russia Ajai Malhotra and his wife visited the central temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”. In the temple, they Read the rest of this entry »

The rite of appeals to the Gods of Wealth [ De | Ru | Es | It ]

The rite of appeals to the Gods of Wealth will take place March 17, 2013 in the Republic of Kalmykia.

Namkha Lama conducts ritual “Appeal to the Gods of Wealth” Read the rest of this entry »

The exotic Republic [ De | Ru | Fr | Es | It ]

Historical and cultural heritage of the Kalmyk people, the ancient national traditions, crafts, large areas of protected areas contribute to the development of different tourism destinations.

Tourism can be a major source of income of the republican budget. Religious tourism could become a promising direction in economy of republic.

You can move from one city to another in central Russia and not notice much difference. But if you go from Moscow to Elista – the difference is striking. Read the rest of this entry »

Google has won the competition USA TODAY with the Dalai Lama [ Ru ]

McLEAN, Va. — USA TODAY said Wednesday that Google Creative Lab won $1 million worth of full-page print advertising in the newspaper by taking the top prize for its contest for the most creative original print ad.

Google’s ad featured the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu coming together for a live broadcast hangout on Google+, its social-network site.

The Ad Council and Team Detroit were named finalists for the 2012 USA TODAY Print Advertising Competition. Read the rest of this entry »