 His Holiness Dalai Lama XIY is expected today in Mongolia for an eight day visit. For buddhists coming from the three Russian republics -- Tyva, Kalmykia, Buryatia -- it is a unique opportunity to meet the head of the buddhist hierarchy for the Dalai Lama, who has been refused a Russian visa several times for the last few years.The Tuvan delegation headed by Kamby-lama of Tyva Djampel Lodoi went to Ulaan-Baatyr to attend His Holiness' lectures. Here is a program of Dalai-lama's visit to Mongolia: Monday, August 21 3-5 p.m. - live TV broadcast of Dalai-Lama's lectures from his residence in Ulaan-Baatyr Tuesday, August 22 11 a.m.-5 p.m. - visit to Gandan monasteries, Wednesday, August 23 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - teaching based on Tsonkapa's text. Central Stadium, Ulaan-Baatyr. (translation into Rusian) Thirsday, August 24 3-6 p.m. - teaching based on Tsonkapa's text. Devotion to White Tara. Central Stadium. Ulaan-Baatyr. Friday, August 25 8 a.m.- 5p.m. - vestuture into monks. Gandan monastery. Saturday, August 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - preliminary rituals preceeding Khayagriva dedication. Gandan monastery. Sunday, August 27 10 a.m.- 00.30 p.m. - preliminary rituals preceeding Khayagriva dedication. Gandan monastery. 1.30 p.m. - Khayagriva dedication 5 p.m. - praying for Dalai-lama's long life Monday, August 28 Departure from Ulaan-Baatyr.
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Tuvan Buddists to Attend Dalai Lama's Lectures in Mongolia
