Photo: RIA Novosti Vladimir Putin visited Ivilginski temple - the main monastery of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia - the largest organization uniting the followers of the ancient religion in our country.
The President discussed with the head of the Sangha Hambo Lama Damba Ayusheevym problems Buddhist education, noting important role of Buddhism in the country and promised full support Russian Buddhists. "Despite the fact that you need the most modest (I know that you will always rely on their own strength), but I would like to say once again that we are always at your disposal," , - Putin said, quoted by the presidential website.
During the conversation with priests President thanked for the invitation Ivilginski temple.
"Russia - only, perhaps, a country in Europe where Buddhism is a traditional religion. It began with Elizabeth - she recognized Buddhism as such," - Said Putin.
"It is well known as the Buddhists have shown themselves in the years of hardship and during World War I, and during World War II, despite the fact that they themselves (as well as representatives of all other faiths of Russia) were seriously affected in the 30 years of the last century. And now you're doing a very noble mission, always with people, always with the people, " - The president said.
"I'll look at your most important, the most revered shrines - you are very careful about, save it for the people. But the most important is that you are promoting a very good humanistic teaching that is based on people's love for each other, love for one's own country, the practice of traditions connected with inter-ethnic and inter-religious peace, which is very important, and what you want to again express my appreciation and gratitude ", - The head of state.
In turn, the head of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia Hambo Lama Damba Ayusheyev thanked the president for the visit, describing it as coincidental. " From a Buddhist point of view, there are no coincidences. You always have to be in the history of" - Quoted Ayusheeva RIA "Novosti".
The clergyman told the president, as the Buddhists are educated, and identified a number of problems in this area. Thus, according to him, the Buddhist universities face the fact that they have no gosakkreditatsii and students drafted into the army.
"And if you do so, as suggested by some of the leaders in Moscow universities - in the course of study to encourage students for a few months?" - Said Putin.
"For us it is more acceptable" - Assured President Hambo Lama.
"Support will be 100%. Should specifically discuss how we can help you" - The head of state.
