Lections

19 May, 2011, 19:00 Tibet House in Moscow

Robert Beer is recognized authority in the field of Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist art, the remarkable artist, the researcher and the enthusiast who has devoted all his energy and creativity to sacral Buddhist painting. His book «Encyclopedia of Tibetan symbols and ornaments» is the first fundamental and extremely detailed work where the extensive and deeply symbolic iconography of Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism is investigated.

26.10.2010 & 28.10.2010

Sacred dances performed by monks-lamas appeared from the dreams of Pema Lingpa - one of great teachers of Tibetan Buddhism. Pema Lingpa, who lived in the 15th century, managed to describe and stage these dances in details. The present Royal family of Bhutan is considered to be his descendants, as well as the VIth Dalai Lama Tsanjan Dzhamtso (17th century).

20 May 2010

Gurdjieff began his search when he was 11 or 12 years. He sought answers to questions that relate to the heart of each one of us. He studied Western science, Orthodox Christianity, Sufism, Tibetan Buddhism, yoga and many other traditions.

On May, 22, 2009 at 15.30 in “Tibet House Moscow” a lecture by Dr. Alexander Berzin "The Art of the Mandala” takes place.

Dr. Alexander Berzin is a teacher of Dharma, Buddhologist, Tibetologist, Historian, and Doctor of Philosophy at Harvard University. Dr. Berzin started studying Buddhism in 1962 in India, learning from teachers of all four Tibetan traditions.

Astrology can help to learn more about oneself: one’s strengths and weaknesses, individual rhythm of life and compatibility with other people. It provides advice and guidance for difficult periods, helps to prevent trouble and clarifies many questions for us.

It teaches us that the future is in our hands, and we ourselves are the creators of our life and happiness. The basis of astrology is common sense, accurate calculations and deep knowledge that has been benefiting people for many centuries.

On May,10th, 2007 at 7 p.m. in Tibet House there was a meeting with lama Jangchub from Kyun Drol Ling monastery (France) and demonstration of the documentary film about the construction of the Buddhist temple and school of art in France.

The aim of this first European school of art is not a recreation of Tibetan culture in the West, but preservation of fundamentals of the Buddhist art. Ancient traditional methods of creating the Buddhist art objects are harmoniously combined with modern technologies here.

On April, 28th, 2007 in Tibet House venerable Rangrig Rinpoche gave the empowerment on wealth deity Golden Dzambala.

Pema Rangrig Dordje Rinpoche is the holder of Troma Toluk, Dudjom Tersar lineages and family lineage of Chod practice Troma Nagmo. The unique feature of Dudjom Tersar Spiritual Treasures is their exceptional fullness and special predestination for our age.

On November 10, 2006 Boris Erokhin - a Buddhologist, a writer, a translator, a teacher of Kibi (The Karmapa International Buddhist Institute, New Delhi, India) gave a lecture "Buddhism in Contemporary Art and literature".

Students have got a common lecture on Buddhism as well as the analysis of Pelevin's works to their conformity with the philosophy of Madhyamaka (The Middle Way) and the teachings of Vajrayana.

On November 17, 2005 Robert Thurman had a meeting with the representatives of Filmmakers Union.

Robert A. F. Thurman is one of the most famous tibetologists of our time, the head of the department in a Columbia University, and the first American to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Professor Thurman has lectured all over the world; his charisma and enthusiasm draw packed audiences.