The opening of a stupa in Ulan-Erge

The video shows the opening ceremony of a Buddhist stupa of enlightenment in the village of Ulan-Erge in Yashkul rayon. Built by local people, the stupa’s aim is to unite people and improve their spiritual wellbeing. The ceremony was attended by villagers, dignitaries and monks. Following the speeches by the Shajin Lama, the 13th Kundeling Rinpoche and the elderly, the monks read prayers starting with ‘Itkl’ and performed two rituals to cleanse the place. Afterwards, the participants and guests walked around the stupa three times, receiving blessings from both the Shajin Lama and Kundeling Rinpoche. The ceremony was concluded with a concert.Sponsored by Arcadia Fund, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwi