Portraits of Belief #4 - Zorigto Lama

Artist: DJ Furth Edition: 1/1 Zorigto Lama is the head abbott at the Ust-Orda datsan (Buddhist temple). He taught us about the principles and responsibility he lives by as a spiritual guide and showed us the local medicinal plants. “From the dawn of time,” he explained, “our ancestors have lived side-by-side with the plant and animal kingdoms. This information flows in our genes. These habits flow in our blood…the Buryat-Mongolian people.” In response to his role, he explained that “with a genuine motivation and desire, we have to gift people with inner strength. That’s our responsibility…That’s why we lamas always support our parish psychologically.” He told us the importance o...View all