Egituysky datsan

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Egituysky datsan is a Buddhist temple in Buryatia, Russia located in Yeravninsky District.

Egituysky datsan
Complex of Egituisky datsan
Sandalwood Buddha (Zandan Zhuu)

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 / 52.4374; 110.7207

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