Posts Tagged ‘Buddhism’

Animal blessing ceremony

Animal blessing ceremony Animal blessing ceremony

October, 19.

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

India and Republic of Kalmykia are talking about tourism and Buddhism

Kalmykia 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 »

Deutsche Welle Video: Europe’s Only Buddhist Country

Deutsche Welle 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




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Enlightenment Stupa

Stupa of Enlightenment [ De | It ]

Also known as the “Stupa of the Conquest of Mara”, this stupa symbolizes the 35-year-old Buddha’s attainment of enlightenment under the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, where he conquered worldly temptations and attacks, manifesting in the form of Mara.


Enlightenment Stupa
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Telo Tulku Rinpoche

Telo Tulku Rinpoche Telo Tulku Rinpoche (Dilowa Khutugtu)

Erdne Ombadykow (born October 27, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), also known as Telo Tulku Rinpoche, is the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader of the Kalmyk people. He received his formal training as a Buddhist monk in India and was recognized by the Dalai Lama as the current reincarnation of the Buddhist Mahasiddha Tilopa. Since 1992, he has served as the spiritual head of the Buddhists in Kalmykia. He divides his time between Kalmykia and his family in Erie, Colorado. Read the rest of this entry »

Dalai Lama

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama is a high lama in the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” branch of Tibetan Buddhism. The name is a combination of the Sino-Mongolian word далай (dalai) meaning “Ocean” and the Tibetan word བླ་མ་ bla-ma (with a silent “b”) meaning “chief, high priest”.
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In Elista took place a big celebration

Buddhist holiday In Elista took place a big celebration
[ De | Ru | Es | It | Fr ]

Yesterday, July 31, 2014, in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, took place a big celebration – Turning of the Wheel of Buddha’s teachings.

Elista – European Capital of Buddhism. Read the rest of this entry »

Art exhibition “Light of Buddha”

Art exhibition “Buddha’s Light” [ De | Ru | Es ]

Art exhibition “Buddha’s Light” will be opened in the main buddhist temple in Elista city.

Opening of the exhibition on June 12 at 11.00.

Closing of the exhibition on July 4.

Welcome to the Republic of Kalmykia! Read the rest of this entry »

Venerable Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche visited Russian Federation and Republic of Kalmykia

Samdhong Rinpoche Venerable Prof. Samdhong visit Russian Federation, Republic of Kalmykia and Buryat Republic, reported Central Tibetan Administration (Dharamsala). Read the rest of this entry »

Geshe Jampa Thinley’s lectures in Elista

Central khurul Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni Geshe Jampa Thinley’s lectures in Elista [ Ru ]

From 22 to 25 October 2013, in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, Geshe Jampa Thinley will give lectures, as was reported by a representative of the Department of Religion of Tourism Development Fund of Kalmykia.

Welcome to the lectures on Buddhism! Read the rest of this entry »

Textbook “Fundamentals of Buddhist culture”

Textbook “Fundamentals of Buddhist culture” was published in Moscow (Russia) for 4th level school.

Authors of textbook: Baatr Kitinov, Ksenia Savchenko and Marina Yakushkina.

News from kalmykian paper “Elistinskaya panorama”
Elista, Kalmykia

The trip to Kalmykia was very exciting and interesting

Kalmykia 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 »

His Holiness the Dalai Lama shedule in Belgium

Dalai lama His Holiness the Dalai Lama shedule in Belgium

Schedule (adapted)

From 9:30 am welcome
12:30 pm H.H. the Dalai Lama rides in an open car from the castle to the temple
12:45 pm blessing ceremony of the new temple and the Buddha statue
02:00 pm – 03:30 pm teaching on Loving kindness
03:30 pm H.H. the Dalai Lama rides in an open car from the temple to the castle Read the rest of this entry »

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting Belgium

Dalai Lama On Thursday 24 May 2012, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting the Yeunten Ling Institute for the fifth time. This is really auspicious news and a true blessing!

His Holiness will bless the new Temple and the Buddha statue at 13:30hrs, followed by a teaching on Loving Kindness.

We expect a few thousands of visitors. It will be possible to follow the event on Read the rest of this entry »

The current state of Buddhism in Kalmykia

Chagdir Sandzhiev Chagdir Sandzhiev. The current state of Buddhism in Kalmykia

It’s been more than 20 years since the collapse of the USSR and the beginning of the period of genuine religious freedom in Russia. Great changes happened both in the country as well as in the minds and hearts of the citizens during this period. Read the rest of this entry »