A press conference of the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia was held in Elista
Tomorrow, the great prayer assembly Ik Yöräl (Monlam Chenmo) will take place at the Central Khurul of Kalmykia “Burkhn Bagshin Altn süm”. This was announced to journalists at a briefing by the Head of the Buddhists of Kalmykia, Telo Tulku Rinpoche. According to the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, this tradition was established by Lama Tsongkhapa in honor of the fifteen miraculous deeds performed by Buddha Shakyamuni and is celebrated during the first 15 days of the first lunar month; however, in Kalmykia the prayer service will be held over the course of three days. “Unfortunately, we cannot yet hold prayer services over 15 days and conduct them over three days; everyone who wishes will be able to visit the khurul during these days, and for those who cannot be physically present at the khurul, there is the opportunity to take part in the prayer services online,” the Rinpoche noted. Speaking of the immediate plans, the Shajin Lama reported that the Central Khurul is working on organizing a public online lecture by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for Russian students. The lecture will take place on March 29 and will be attended by students from Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions that traditionally practice Buddhism, and other major cities of Russia. In May, a meeting of the Dalai Lama with Russian scientists is planned, which have already become traditional. In conclusion, Telo Tulku Rinpoche sincerely thanked all medical workers for their labor, for their work. “I feel your concern for people's health. I have no words to express my gratitude, but every day I try to pray for you, and every day I think about how to support you morally and spiritually in your work.” “Once again I want to express my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones, relatives, and friends. Every human life is priceless, and I pray for those who have left us, and for those who are living this life. I pray for all of you,” said the Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, Telo Tulku Rinpoche.
