Greetings to Head of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheyev and to participants and guests of the celebrations

The message reads, in part:
“I cordially greet you and all participants in the events celebrating
three landmark events in the life of Russian Buddhists – the 260th
anniversary of the establishment of the institute of the Pandito Khambo Lama of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia and the unveiling of a monument to the recognition of Buddhism in Russia and Tsogchen-dugan, the largest Buddhist
temple in Buryatia.
The establishment of the institute of the Pandito Khambo Lama largely
determined the development and growth of Buddhism as a traditional religion in our country. Since then, this post has been held by the most deserving,
respected and wisest leaders of the Buddhist community. All of them shared a desire
to serve people, patriotism and concern for the preservation of the rich
historical and cultural heritage of their ancestors and their indigenous
customs and traditions.
I am confident that the new temple and the monument
to the recognition of Buddhism in Russia will become a recognised centre of religious and spiritual life for Buddhists in Russia and other countries, as well as a major landmark and a jewel of Buryatia.”