According to Mr. Medvedev, the establishment of the Pandito Khambo-lam Institute is a historical event and foundation for Buddhist practices in East Siberia and Baikal region, promoting the development of Buddhist education and culture and traditional Eastern medicines.

"I firmly believe that the Russian Buddhists will make further contributions to strengthen inter-religious dialogue and mutual understanding and build good neighborly relations between communities in our multi-ethnic country” Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev wrote in the congratulatory message.

The Russian Prime Minister also extended best wishes to the Traditional Buddhist Sangha of Russia Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheeva, monks and Buddhist followers.

Source: vietnamese.ruvr.ru