On August 12, the Martial Arts Festival took place in Ulan-Ude at Sovetov Square. Masters from the Shaolin Monastery showcased a unique breathing exercise complex called "Ba Duan Jin," while instructors from Qigong clubs conducted a master class on Qigong warm-up exercises. Additionally, sports federations from the republic held demonstration performances.
"We will be demonstrating breathing exercises. This is an opportunity to share experiences on how to stay healthy and maintain a healthy state of mind," said Chen Jun Kai, Director of the Shaolin Martial Arts School (China).
Masters and coaches from participating countries unanimously agree that such events, particularly those with mass participation, are essential.
"The most important benefit of such festivals is attracting the attention of a large number of people. In China, this gymnastics practice, Qigong, and Tai Chi are widespread, with many people engaged in it. We still don’t have that here, so it's necessary for people to know about it," noted Ekaterina Semyonova, administrator of the Uulan Qigong and Tai Chi Center.
Athletes from various federations of the republic also performed for the audience, including Wushu, Judo, ITF Taekwondo, WTF Taekwondo, Sambo, Karate, Kyokushin, and Thai Boxing, as well as from the Uulan Qigong and Tai Chi Center. Each martial art has its own philosophy aimed at developing not only physical but also moral-willpower and spiritual-moral qualities in individuals.
The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum aims to create a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussions on the development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy, and practice, while promoting scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.
The forum is organized by the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, with support from the Roscongress Foundation.
"We will be demonstrating breathing exercises. This is an opportunity to share experiences on how to stay healthy and maintain a healthy state of mind," said Chen Jun Kai, Director of the Shaolin Martial Arts School (China).
Masters and coaches from participating countries unanimously agree that such events, particularly those with mass participation, are essential.
"The most important benefit of such festivals is attracting the attention of a large number of people. In China, this gymnastics practice, Qigong, and Tai Chi are widespread, with many people engaged in it. We still don’t have that here, so it's necessary for people to know about it," noted Ekaterina Semyonova, administrator of the Uulan Qigong and Tai Chi Center.
Athletes from various federations of the republic also performed for the audience, including Wushu, Judo, ITF Taekwondo, WTF Taekwondo, Sambo, Karate, Kyokushin, and Thai Boxing, as well as from the Uulan Qigong and Tai Chi Center. Each martial art has its own philosophy aimed at developing not only physical but also moral-willpower and spiritual-moral qualities in individuals.
The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum aims to create a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussions on the development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy, and practice, while promoting scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.
The forum is organized by the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, with support from the Roscongress Foundation.
