A Unique Gift from Russia

Aum Namah Sivaya

We've recently received these pictures from Russia, of a delightful gift that Dinanatha and his team presented to Satguru during his stay in Russia (more photos to come). It is a set of Russian Dolls, also known as Matryoshka or Babushka dolls. For those that don't know, they are a set of wooden dolls that all stack inside one another. Traditionally each doll is hand painted, though that's not always the case today. This set has quite the mystical meaning, because within Bodhinatha resides every guru that has come before him. Aum Namah Sivaya

The full set opened up for display

Satguru is gifted the dolls at an event in Russia (Dinanatha pictured center). Note the back of the larger doll has an image of all the monks on the back

These are a popular item. Our travelers spot many for sale along their journey.

}

];