In the Republic of Kalmykia, 28 of May from 12.00 to 13.00, near Sacred Lonely tree that is located near the settlement of Khar-Buluk district of Virgin, the monks of the central Buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha” to hold worship the ground – “Gazr Tyaklgn” reports KalmykiaNews.
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Kalmyk kitchen: Kalmyk bortsoki

The recipe of bortsoki of the Republic of Kalmykia (Elista) – how to make the dough for bortsoki.

1 kilogram of bortsoki:
700g of flour
1 egg
300g of milk or yogurt
100g margarine
30g sugar
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons salt (more…)

Kalmyk kitchen [ Ru ]

Bortsoki (bortsiki):

At 1 kilogram bortsokov:
700 g flour
1 egg
300 g milk
100g margarine
30g sugar
1 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons salt
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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 (more…)

By tradition, the celebration of the birth of the leader of Buddhists the world, a mentor and teacher of the Kalmyk people of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the country are preparing in advance. Birthday of His Holiness has long been to Kalmyk event, which they considered to be one of the most important holidays. It has become well-established tradition widely celebrate the birth of his spiritual mentor, Master of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

On this day, early in the morning in the courtyard of the central buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni,” the monks held a ceremony of “Sangso.” In this ritual was attended by the laity, the vows, which they keep clean, consolidated, and those who have been violated by the rite “Sangso” restored. Completed the rite ritual offerings to deities. (more…)