Central Spiritual Board of Buddhists of the USSR
The Central Spiritual Board of Buddhists of the USSR (TsDUB) was the authorized organization for Buddhists in the Soviet Union.
The organization was founded at a congress of Buddhist believers on May 21–23, 1946 in Ulan-Ude, Buryat-Mongol ASSR. There "Law of Spiritual Administration of Buddhists and a Regulation for Buddhist Clergy of the USSR", making it imperative for Buddhists to honor the workers fatherland and put its interests on par with their faith.[1]
The Chairman of the new organization was given the title , and the headquarters was at a new temple located near Ulan-Ude, Khambin sume, now known as Ivolginsky datsan. Soon a second temple was built, the in Chita.[2] A permanent office was established in Moscow, which mainly dealt with external relations.[3]
A congress of clergy and laity met quadrennially to elect members of the Board.[4]
TsDUB joined the in 1956 and the in 1969. The latter was an organization of Buddhists from Soviet dominated countries.[5]
Leaders[]
Chairmen of this group held the title Bandido Khambo-Lama. This post was held by the following:[6]
- (1946-1956)
- (1956-1963)
- (1963-1983)
- [7]
References[]
- ^ A History of Buddhism in Russia: The Sangha and the Soviets
- ^ A History of Buddhism in Russia: The Sangha and the Soviets
- ^ Buddhism in Russia
- ^ Buddhism in Russia
- ^ A History of Buddhism in Russia: The Sangha and the Soviets
- ^ A History of Buddhism in Russia: The Sangha and the Soviets
- ^ Buddhism in Russia
See also[]
- Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam
- Buddhist Association of China
- Korea Buddhists Federation
- Religious organizations established in 1946
- Buddhism in the Soviet Union
- Buddhist organizations in Asia
- Buddhist organizations in Europe
- Buddhist organization stubs
- Soviet Union stubs