Russia Kalmykia May 2017

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche's arrival at the border of the Russian Republic of Kalmkyia, where people had gathered to welcome him. Rinpoche is in the car's front seat  - Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's arrival at the border of the Russian Republic of Kalmkyia, where people had gathered to welcome him. Rinpoche is in the car's front seat - Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
During the four hour drive to Elista, Lama Zopa Rinpoche was offered a delicious meal - Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
During the four hour drive to Elista, Lama Zopa Rinpoche was offered a delicious meal - Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
After lunch on the way to Elista, Rinpoche posed for photos with the family who offered lunch and others - Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
After lunch on the way to Elista, Rinpoche posed for photos with the family who offered lunch and others - Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting Telo Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting Telo Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Telo Rinpoche outside the older temple in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, May 19, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Telo Rinpoche outside the older temple in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, May 19, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Inside the older temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Inside the older temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche signed the visitors book at the temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche signed the visitors book at the temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche outside the temple in Elista, with Telo Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche outside the temple in Elista, with Telo Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Prayer wheels outside the temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Prayer wheels outside the temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
The new temple in Elista, called the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha, opened in 2005 - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
The new temple in Elista, called the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha, opened in 2005 - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche and students visiting the new temple, the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha, which was named by His Holiness the Dalai Lama - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche and students visiting the new temple, the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha, which was named by His Holiness the Dalai Lama - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Outside the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Outside the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
The house where Lama Zopa Rinpoche stayed in Elista was where Geshe Dukpa lived. This was his altar - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
The house where Lama Zopa Rinpoche stayed in Elista was where Geshe Dukpa lived. This was his altar - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Telo Rinpoche and Lama Zopa Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Telo Rinpoche and Lama Zopa Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche arriving for the first day of teachings in Kalmykia - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche arriving for the first day of teachings in Kalmykia - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in new temple:  The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in new temple: The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple to more than 1000 people - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple to more than 1000 people - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche blessing food - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche blessing food - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Press conference with all the media of Elista - Kalmykia, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Press conference with all the media of Elista - Kalmykia, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche arriving at the Kalmyk cultural preformance, where he is offered tea - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche arriving at the Kalmyk cultural preformance, where he is offered tea - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche attended a performance of Kalmyk cultural dance and music offerings - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche attended a performance of Kalmyk cultural dance and music offerings - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Kalmyk dance offered to Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Kalmyk dance offered to Rinpoche - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
A presentation of Kalmyk cultural dance and music offerings - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
A presentation of Kalmyk cultural dance and music offerings - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche talking after the cultural dance and music offering, sitting next to the Kalmyk Cultural Minister - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche talking after the cultural dance and music offering, sitting next to the Kalmyk Cultural Minister - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche blessed all who were at the cultural dance and music offering - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche blessed all who were at the cultural dance and music offering - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing cats before giving Vajrasattva initiation in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha  - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing cats before giving Vajrasattva initiation in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche teaching in the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha temple - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche with the cooks and volunteers who helped in Elista - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05
Rinpoche with the cooks and volunteers who helped in Elista - Elista, Russia; Photographer: Lobsang Sherab; 2017-05