The first rituals of life extension will take place in the Central Khurul of Kalmykia next weekend. Due to the unfavourable situation regarding Covid-19, the rituals will be held online.

According to tradition, before the beginning of the celebration of the Kalmyk New Year Zul, the monks perform the rituals "Nasan utdulun" (prolongation of the years). Every year in the Central Khurul, life extension rituals pass through three deities of longevity: Amitayus, Ushnishavijaya and White Tara.
Before one begins the rituals, the monks recommend generating in oneself the correct, good motivation. Also, monks urge to pray not only for themselves during the rituals, but also for all living beings.
As the senior administrator of the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni Yonten-gelong noted, we as followers of the Buddha's teachings understand the value of the precious human birth and should try to use our lives to benefit all sentient beings and ultimately achieve enlightenment.