Rashi Gempil-Ling First Kalmuk Buddhist Temple in the USA

07/27/2026

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07/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Long Life Service for His Holiness the Dalai Lama yesterday at Rashi Gempil-Ling First Kalmuk Buddhist Temple in the USA .

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07/05/2026

Happy Birthday His Holiness!

07/05/2026

Some pictures and videos from the Dalai Lama long life services today Rashi Gempil-Ling First Kalmuk Buddhist Temple in the USA . Long live His Holiness.

07/03/2026

Reminder for our service this Sunday July 5th, 2026 at 11 am.

🙏 Long Life Service for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama 🙏

We are pleased to share that, in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday on July 6, we will be holding a Long Life Service on Sunday, July 5 at 11:00 AM.

Following the service, we invite everyone to stay and enjoy a vegetarian potluck luncheon together as a community.

Please bring a dish to share if you are able. We look forward to gathering in prayer, celebration, and fellowship as we offer our aspirations for His Holiness’s long life, good health, and continued benefit to all beings.

All are welcome.

06/17/2026

🙏 Long Life Service for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama 🙏

We are pleased to share that, in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday on July 6, we will be holding a Long Life Service on Sunday, July 5 at 11:00 AM.

Following the service, we invite everyone to stay and enjoy a vegetarian potluck luncheon together as a community.

Please bring a dish to share if you are able. We look forward to gathering in prayer, celebration, and fellowship as we offer our aspirations for His Holiness’s long life, good health, and continued benefit to all beings.

All are welcome.

05/28/2026

Please join us for service on Sunday May 31st at 7 pm.

Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is one of the most important and widely observed holidays in Buddhism. It marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing (Parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha. For millions around the world, Vesak is not just a celebration, but a deeply reflective time to reconnect with spiritual intention, compassion, and mindfulness.

While traditions may vary across cultures, the heart of Vesak remains the same: honoring the Buddha’s teachings and cultivating inner peace. Whether you’re new to the practice or looking to deepen your connection, Vesak offers a meaningful opportunity to slow down, reflect, and create space for presence.

The Meaning of Vesak

At its core, Vesak is about awakening. It commemorates the journey of the Buddha—from birth to enlightenment—and reminds us that the path to awareness and compassion is available to everyone.

Rather than being a purely ceremonial holiday, Vesak encourages personal reflection. It invites practitioners to examine their thoughts, actions, and intentions, and to align more closely with values such as kindness, generosity, and mindfulness.

This is what makes Vesak so powerful. It is not just about honoring the Buddha’s life—it is about embodying his teachings in your own.

(Copied from Dharmacrafts site)

05/17/2026

Happy first day of Saka Dawa 🙏

May this sacred month bring peace, compassion, and blessings to all beings

02/17/2026

Happy Tsagaan Sar! 🌕✨

As we welcome the Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Horse, may this sacred time bring strength, wisdom, and swift progress on the path of compassion and understanding.

Wishing our entire temple community peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings in the year ahead. 🐎

Service:
Tuesday, February 17th: 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 18th: 6:00 am

01/01/2026

As we welcome this new beginning, may it be filled with wisdom, compassion, good health, and harmony for you and your loved ones. May we continue to walk the path of mindfulness and kindness together in the year ahead.