English version For Tibet.net ​ Honorary Representative Telo Tulku Rinpoche visits Russia eastern Region of Russia from Nov 15th to 23rd. November 17, 2020 A delegation of the Republic of Kalmykia, which is on a visit to Buryatia, the delegation was headed by the Honorary Representative of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Telo Tulku Rinpoche, On Nov 15th Telo Tulku RInpoche held a working meeting and discussions on Buddhist education and scientific research in the field of Buddhism. Telo TUlku Rinpoche visited the Buryat State University in Ulan Ude the capital of Buryat Republic and the Buddhist University "Dashi Choinhorlin" in Ivolginski Datsang, as well as the Center for Oriental Manuscripts and Xylographs of the Institute of Mongolian Studies, Buddhology and Tibetology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to the head of the sector of inclusive and distance learning of the Kalmyk State University, Alexander Khanaev, who arrived in Buryatia as part of a delegation, "the development of Buddhism is one of the strategic directions of development of the Kalmyk State University." As planned the day before, TeloTulku Rinpoche also met with the rector Geshe Dembryl at the Buddhist University at Dashi Chokorling Ivolginski Datsang to discuss issues of Buddhist education. As the senior administrator of the Central Khurul “Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha” Yonten Gelyung explained, “Rector Geshe Dymbryl, who received Buddhist education at the Tibetan Monastic University Drepung Gomang, where monks from Buryatia, Kalmykia and Tuva studied for centuries, spoke about the activities of the university, educational programs, Buddhist monks and conducted a study tour of the academic building and the Ivolginsky datsan". At the end of the discussions at the Dashi Choinhorlin Buddhist University, with Honorary Representative Telo Tulku Rinpoche, heads of the Ivolginski Datsnag, and Khambo lama of Buryat Republic, Ven Damba Ayusheev summed up the results of the two-day work and expressed their intention to continue progressive cooperation in the field of Buddhist education. TeloTulku Rinpoche presented Khambo lama with a Buddha Statue on behalf of the CTA and thanked him for a warm reception. Telo Tulku Rinpoche also visited the Center for Oriental Manuscripts and Woodcuts of the Institute of Mongolian Studies, Buddhology and Tibetology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, known for its richest collection of Tibetan and Mongolian written sources. Telo Tulku Rinpoche and members of the delegation were greeted by the head of the center Oleg Rinchenov, as well as the leading researcher of the center and curator of the Tibetan fund Andrei Bazarov. “The door is always open to various institutions in the Exiled community in India for further collaboration and research” Said telo Tulku Rinpoche. “We would like to see more closer ties and more intensive research done for the benefit of both sides, Tibetan and Buryats” On the last night of the visit, Former Duma (Russian Parliament) Deputy Mr. Irenchi Makhtanov held a dinner reception for Telo Tulku Rinpoche and gave a briefing on the current political situation in Tibet and current news regarding Tibet. “In remember my audience with H.H. the Dalai Lama in India and I look forward to going back to Dharamsala to learn more about the Tibetan movement” Said Mr. Irenchi Makhtanov. Telo Tulku Rinpoche pays first visit Aginsky and Tsugolsky datsans. November 19,2020 November 19, Honorary Representative of His Holiness Dalai Lama in Russia, Mongolia and the CIS countries Telo Tulku Rinpoche visited Aginsky Buryat District of the Trans-Baikal Territory. The main point in the program for Telo Tulku Rinpoche’s stay was a visit to two historical Monasteries of the Trans-Baikal Territory - Aginsky and Tsugolsky, as well as the Aginsky Buddhist Academy. In the Aginsky datsan, Telo Tulku Rinpoche was met by the lamas of the datsan, headed by Did Khambo-Lama of the Trans-Baikal Territory, Tsyren Lama Dondukbaev. According to Telo Tulku Rinpoche, the historical building of the Aginsky Datsan "is charged with extraordinary energy - you can vividly feel the breath of history there." “For many centuries hundreds of Buddhist monks and scientists-philosophers indulged in contemplative practices, offered prayers and performed rituals in the Aginsky Datsan. When you are there, their images clearly pop up in consciousness. A visit to this place was a real blessing for me - I felt deep feelings, and felt the historical bond between Tibet and these regions ”said the Supreme Lama of Kalmykia. He noted that the temple complex was much larger than he had imagined. “I was very happy to visit these places, they filled my heart with hope and inspiration, and I look forward to a new opportunity to visit these blessed datsans,” Rinpoche noted, summing up his visit to the Aginsky and Tsugolsky datsans. During his visit to the Khabaikal Territory, Telo Tulku Rinpoche also met with the Deputy Head of the Aginsky Buryat District Administration S.A. Tsyrenov and deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Trans-Baikal Territory Ts.B. Tsyrenov. The delegation also visited the Aginsky National Museum and the Aginsky Medical College. From the Trans-Baikal Territory Telo Tulku Rinpoche went to Tuva, where he took part in the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Kamba Lama (Supreme Lama) of the republic. Telo Tulku Rinpoche took part in a joint pilgrimage to the holy places of Tuva November 21, 2020 The Honorary Representative of His Holiness Telo Tulku Rinpoche arrived in the Tuva Republic on November 21. The delegation of Kalmykia arrived in Kyzyl to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Kamba Lama of the Tyva Republic, which is scheduled for November 22. Today the guests of the ceremony made a pilgrimage to the holy places - they visited the main khuree "Tsechenling", the khuree "Damba Braibuling", as well as the place "Burgan izi - Buddha's footprint", located 40 km from Kyzyl. At the top of a small mountain, where a wooden staircase leads, a stupa is built dedicated to the indulgence of the Buddha from the paradise of the Thirty-three deities. Telo Tulku Rinpoche noted that he was very glad to have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the sacred mountain and take part “in the offering of incense (sanga) together with the guests of the inauguration who came from afar - from neighboring regions such as Khakassia, as well as from Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Aginsky Buryat District ". “It was a wonderful feeling to be united in prayer for the long life of H.H. the Dalai lama, the people of Tuva and Tibet. Although we all came from different regions, we felt the joy of praying together for this special occasion, ”Rinpoche noted. Telo Tulku Rinpoche took part in the solemn ceremony of enthronement of the Ninth Kamba Lama of Republic of Tuva November 23, 2020-11-25 Honorary Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Russia, Mongolia and the CIS countries, the Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche took part in the enthronement of the Ninth Kamba Lama of the Tuva Republic Gelek Natsyk-Dorzhu, which took place on Sunday. Speaking at the ceremony, the honorary guests of which were the head of the Republic of Tuva Sholban Kara-ool, delegations from Buryatia, Irkutsk region, Altai and Khakassia, Telo Tulku Rinpoche warmly congratulated the newly elected Kamba Lama on his appointment. “Buddhism always points the way to love, kindness, compassion, understanding, respect,” said Telo Tulku Rinpoche, noting that the duty of spiritual leaders, as well as the spiritual community as a whole, is to promote the development of these qualities in people. The head of the Buddhists of Kalmykia stressed that “it is necessary to develop and restore the Teachings of the Buddha in Russia through joint efforts” and expressed his readiness to support the clergy of Tuva. Telo Tulku Rinpoche praised the achievements of the Republic of Tuva in the development of spirituality, especially noting the completion of the construction of the new main temple (khuree) and also conveyed to the head of the Republic of Tuva Sholban Kara-ool a letter from the administration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, sent in response to his request to grant the name of the new huree. The request was voiced by the head of the Republic of Tuva during the Teachings of His Holiness for Buddhists of Russia, which took place in early November and were broadcast online. At the end of his speech, Telo Tulku Rinpoche presented the newly elected Kamba Lama with a statue of Buddha made as a sign of friendship and mutual support in the preservation and development of the Teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni. Telo Tulku Rinpoche presented the Head of Republic of Tuva with a letter sent By H.H. the Dalai Lama. The main Content of the letter was the name of the new monastery which is under construction and due to complete some time next year during the 100th Anniversary of Tuva Republic. The Name given by H.H. the Dalai Lama is “Thupten Shedrupling” “We share the same religion, Buddhist Culture and same Spiritual leader H.H. the Dalai Lama. The Tuva people and people of Tibet lost so much under communism in the 20th Century, now we have the opportunity to restore our ties as we had historically” Said Telo Tulku Rinpoche. “on behalf of CTA and Gaden Phodrang, allow me to congratulate the people of Tuva on the occasion of the enthronement of new Khambo Lama of Tuva and Head of Republic for his achievements in development in the Republic. Honorary Representative visit to the Far eastern regions ended with success and has met with local Tibet Support groups, Tibetan Communities and government officials and NGO’s.