Documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, monk-diplomat who revived Buddhism in Mongolia, premieres in New Delhi
A documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the Ladakhi Buddhist monk who served as India's ambassador to Mongolia and helped revive Buddhism there, premiered at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on 27 August 2025.
Summary
A documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, directed by Hindol Sengupta, premiered at the India International Centre in New Delhi on 27 August 2025, with Mongolia's Ambassador to India Ganbold Dambajav as chief guest. Kushok Bakula Rinpoche was the spiritual head of Pethup Gompa in Spituk, Ladakh, and served as India's ambassador to Mongolia. The film traces how his efforts helped resurrect Buddhism in Mongolia after the fall of Communism, including building a monastery in Ulaanbaatar, and his role in shaping modern Ladakh.
Key facts
- Premiere
- 27 Aug 2025, India International Centre, New Delhi
- Director
- Hindol Sengupta
- Subject
- Kushok Bakula Rinpoche – Buddhist monk and diplomat
- Monastery
- Spiritual head of Pethup Gompa, Spituk (Ladakh)
- Diplomatic role
- India's ambassador to Mongolia
- Chief guest
- Mongolian Ambassador Ganbold Dambajav
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the subject of a documentary premiered in August 2025, served as India's ambassador to which country, where he helped revive Buddhism?
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Correct answer: B — Mongolia
Kushok Bakula Rinpoche served as India's ambassador to Mongolia and helped resurrect Buddhism there after the fall of Communism.