After meeting with Kalmykia prime minister, His Holiness proceeded towards the teaching venue and conferred Amitabha Initiation. About 10,000 people attended the actual initiation which took place from 9.30 am – 11.30 am.
His Holiness explained his position on the worshipping of Dhogyal and the importance of practicing of pure Buddha dharma. His Holiness further emphasized that it was his responsibility to provide factual information regarding worshipping of Dhogyal.