Artists perform during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223456
Monks attend an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223448
Head of the Republic of Tuva Vladislav Khovalyg speaks during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223447
Sergei Gryzykhin, deputy presidential envoy to the Siberian Federal District, reads a welcome telegram of Russian President Vladimir Putin to participants of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223445
Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, speaks during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223437
Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov attends a plenary session of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223434
Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov and Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov attend a plenary session of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223433
Speakers attend a plenary session of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223427
Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov attends a plenary session of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223426
Participants present a symbolic gift, a golden statue of Buddha, during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223425
Venerable Zongxing, first vice-chairman of the Buddhist Association of China, speaks during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223423
Guests attend an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223421
Head of the Republic of Tuva Vladislav Khovalyg speaks during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223420
Monks attend an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223419
An artist performs during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223418
Artists perform during an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223417
A guest waits before an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223416
Guests attend an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223415
Guests wait before an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223414
Guests attend an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223412
Guests wait before an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223410
Guests wait before an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223408
Guests gather before an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223405
Buddhist teacher, philosopher and social activist, founder of the Sitagu International Buddhist Academy and Sangha Raja of the Shwekyin Nikaya Order, Dr. Ashin Nyanissara (Sitagu Sayadaw), left, waits before an opening ceremony of the 4th International Buddhist Forum "Buddhism in Dialogue with Cultures: The Future of Humanity" in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva, Russia.18.08.2026#9223403
