Egituysky datsan
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Egituysky datsan is a Buddhist temple in Buryatia, Russia located in Yeravninsky District.
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The datsan is kept sacred world of Buddhism – Buddha Sandalwood (Zandan Zhuu) – which is by tradition the only lifetime statue of Buddha is kept Shakyamuni. V datsan world Buddhist shrine – Sandalwood Buddha (Zandan Zhuu) – which is by tradition the only lifetime sculpture of Buddha Shakyamuni.
History[]
The monastery was founded in 1820.
The architecture of Egituysky datsan was one of the most beautiful. Three Dugan – medical, philosophical and astrological – surrounded by the main temple. When datsan operated printing press.
In 1937 Egituysky datsan was closed and destroyed.
Datsan revived after 1991.
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Coordinates: 52°26′15″N 110°43′15″E / 52.4374°N 110.7207°E
- Buddhism in Buryatia
- Buddhism in the Soviet Union
- Buildings and structures built in the Soviet Union
- Buddhist monasteries in Russia
- Gelug monasteries
- Buildings and structures in Buryatia