A program for life-extension rituals (nas utdullhn) in anticipation of the Zul holiday has been drawn up at the central temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” in Elista, the first deputy head of the Department of Culture and Tourism announced today.

Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni (more…)

On October 11, 2025, sacred relics of Buddha Shakyamuni will arrive from India for the first time in the warm southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Republic of Kalmykia. This was reported today by a local source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

These sacred ancient artifacts associated with the Buddha himself, the relics were discovered in 1898 in India – in Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, in a stupa belonging to the Shakya clan. This is a truly historic event for us all, of great value to every believer. The relics will be on display starting October 12. (more…)

Kalmykia continues its active preparations for the large-scale spiritual and educational event. One of the key venues will be the republic’s Central Khurul, where cosmetic renovations are currently underway, reported in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

By mid-September, the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni is set to complete the renovation (more…)

Animal blessing ceremony

October, 19.

The animal blessing ceremony will be held at the Exhibition Complex of Hippodrome, reported buddhist temple “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”.

Address: (more…)

Buddhist lectures

May, 28 and 29 lecture in Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni in Kalmykia. (more…)

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. (more…)

The program of celebrating the birthday of the Dalai Lama:

July, 6

8.00 Sangsol Ritual (more…)

June 2 in the Republic of Kalmykia will take place the Ritual of Fire “Gal Tyaklhn”.

The ritual will be conducted by the Tibetan Kalmyk monks and lamas from Khurul “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” near (more…)

Rituals of prolonging life in November 2015. [ Ru ]

Department of religion reported about schedule of rituals.

Schedule of rituals:

Wednesday. 14 November, 21 November, 28 November, at 9.00. The ritual of the goddess Ushnishavidzhai long life.

Sunday. November 15, November 22, November 29, (more…)

Zoya from New York about Kalmykia

The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni.

The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni can be seen from everywhere in Elista, regardless of somebody’s location and distance. His Holiness the Dalai Lama IV himself has chosen and blessed the site for its erection. Its grandiose white (more…)

Tourists from Japan visited Republic of Kalmykia

Today, on July 12, in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, tourists from Japan visited the Buddhist temple «Golden monastery of Buddha», reported by the head of Department of Tourism and of Fund of Development of Tourism of Kalmykia.

According to the head of Department of Tourism, tourists from Japan (more…)

Republic of Kalmykia. Now in Elista at The Central Khurul “Golden Abode of the Buddha Shakyamuni”: Big prayer and celebration on the occasion of the appointment Telo Tulku Rinpoche Honorary Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Russia, (more…)

Venerable Prof. Samdhong visit Russian Federation, Republic of Kalmykia and Buryat Republic, reported Central Tibetan Administration (Dharamsala). (more…)

[ Ru ] Central buddhist temple ‘Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni‘ won in the first stage of the competition ‘Russia 10’, reports Information department of the Kalmyk Tourism Development Fund.
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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: (more…)