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Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia
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Beauty of Kalmykia KSU student Dalma Natyrova Kalmykia will be at the contest “Beauty of Russia” to be held in Moscow on November 30, 2011.

Recall eighteen Dalma Natyrova won the regional round of the beauty contest “Beauty of Kalmykia”, held in the spring of 2011 in Elista. University student Kalmyk Dalma Natyrova in childhood engaged in artistic gymnastics, finished music school, violin class, and worked as a model in the Theater costume and plastic Republic of Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

November 18 in Elista, come holy relics from Sri Lanka. This spring, during a visit to Sri Lanka, the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, he met with President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa.

During a friendly conversation the sides exchanged views on the development of economic and cultural ties, the implementation of bilateral exchanges, including through Buddhist organizations.

Also, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov in the temple of Sri Sambodhi Varayya took part in the celebration of Vesak Buddhist ceremony Kalapayya. At the ceremony, he awarded the honorary Buddhist title of “Mahanayake” for his services in the spread of Buddhism throughout the world. Read the rest of this entry »

By Anna Nemtsova, Special to RussiaNow. November 8, 2011

One third of the population of Kalmykia was deported during Stalin’s terror. As the region struggles, it returns to its roots for answers.

The first Ceremony of Light offering to Buddha was held last month in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia.
“Let all our wishes come true! Let all living creatures be free of suffering, of danger, of diseases and sadness! Let peace and happiness govern on Earth!” Read the rest of this entry »

Puzzle Europe. The Kalmyk Ilyumzhinov mourns the death of his friend Colonel and trusts eldest son Mohammed, who he should run for office. And give good news to know exactly where he is hiding.

‘I know where Gaddafi’s son and I advised him to stand for election’.

This is the statement made in Izvestia last friend of the Colonel, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, head of the World Chess Federation and former president of the Russian republic of Kalmykia. He was the last leader to meet Gaddafi during the war, the time mangiargli two horses and a king and to be filmed by the cameras of the Rais. Read the rest of this entry »

Four-time world champion in kickboxing and mixed martial arts Russian Batu Khasikov said the agency “F-Sport”, he had not expected so soon to complete the fight for a world title by a Greek version of W5 with Mike Zambidis.

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Today, 28 October 2011 in the main conference room of the Government of Kalmykia, a solemn ceremony awarding large families – of documents on state registration of title to land in Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

October 20, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kalmykia, Ilyumzhinov Vyacheslav met with the CEO of “Delimit” by Nicholaj Strashko and company representatives CHECK FARM (UK) David Summerland and Tomasz Vabich. Read the rest of this entry »

Rare birds [ Ru ]

In dozens of times increased penalties for causing harm to flora and fauna. The corresponding order of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has already been registered by the Ministry of Justice. Read the rest of this entry »

[ En | Ru ] Today, on September 24, 2011, in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, a ceremony of light offerings to the Buddha took place.

Thousands of residents and guests of Blessed Kalmykia took part in this ritual that was held at the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni.

People meditated for the benefit of all people in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

International Forum “Buddhism: Philosophy of non-violence and compassion” will be held in Kalmykia. September 22 to October 2, the main temple of Kalmykia, the only Buddhist republic in Europe, will open its doors to members of the International Forum scale “Buddhism: Philosophy of non-violence and compassion,” which is an initiative of shadzhin Kalmykia Lama Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

Away from Buryatia and Tuva, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Mongolia, Thailand, India and the United States will gather for a round table to discuss the vital problems of modern society, to a thoughtful decision today which calls on Buddhist spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Read the rest of this entry »

In the “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” pupils and students have given the White Manjushri blessing. In this unusual Sunday morning many young people appeared on the streets. In his school holidays and student fans to sleep unusually early today stood. From all parts of the city they went to a Buddhist temple.

Today, the monks of the central khurul “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”, for they held a special service.

The hope and future of Kalmykia – students of different schools of Kalmykia, Russian cities attended the service. Read the rest of this entry »

Working Visit to Kalmykia. Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation Rashid Nurgaliev arrived in Kalmykia for a short-term working visit on 11 August. In the airport he was met by Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov and Minister of the Interior for the Republic of Kalmykia Colonel of Police Baatr Gindeev.

In the Republican MOI the Federal Minister met officers of internal affairs agencies of Kalmykia and introduced them Head of the MOI for Kalmykia Colonel of Police Baatr Gindeev, who has recently been appointed the Decree of the President of Russia. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

On a visit to Elista, the President of Mongolia Tsakhia Elbegdorj visited the main Buddhist temple (khurul) of Kalmykia “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”, where he met with the head of the Buddhist republic Shadzhin Lama Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

The President of Mongolia, the state, which is the traditional religion of Buddhism, brought the ritual scarves (Hudack) to set the prayer hall of the 9-meter statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, in deference to the founder of the Buddhist faith and the throne of His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV, the highest religious leader of Mongolia and Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »