Alexandr Nasakaev, About Religion

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Description:	Alexandr says that in Kalmykia people practise both Buddhism and pre-Buddhist beliefs, including a belief in the eternal sky (tengrianstvo) and shamanism. People should accept religion consciously through their life experiences and analytical thinking rather than being guided by emotions alone. He himself received a Buddhist blessing from two lamas, Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, and became a Buddhist. This does not stop him, however, from going to traditional healers who practise non-Buddhist beliefs. Alexandr emphasises the importance of observing basic moral principles such as not stealing, not cheating, respecting one’s parents, etc. for these principles bring peace and harmony to one’s family and soul. He also talks about the role of women in the family, including the upbringing of children.

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Alexandr says that in Kalmykia people practise both Buddhism and pre-Buddhist beliefs, including a belief in the eternal sky (tengrianstvo) and shamanism. People should accept religion consciously through their life experiences and analytical thinking rather than being guided by emotions alone. He himself received a Buddhist blessing from two lamas, Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, and became a Buddhist. This does not stop him, however, from going to traditional healers who practise non-Buddhist beliefs.

Alexandr emphasises the importance of observing basic moral principles such as not stealing, not cheating, respecting one’s parents, etc. for these principles bring peace and harmony to one’s family and soul. He also talks about the role of women in the family, including the upbringing of children.


Created:	2015-05-29 10:21
Collection:	Kalmyk Cultural Heritage Project (ASTROLOGY, LITURGY AND PRACTICE)
Publisher:	University of Cambridge
Copyright:	University of Cambridge
Language:	rus (Russian)

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