Egituysky datsan

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

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

The datsan houses a sacred relic of Buddhism, Sandalwood Buddha (Zandan Zhuu), which is, according to tradition, the only statue of Śākyamuni Buddha carved during his lifetime.

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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52°26′15″N110°43′15″E / 52.4374°N 110.7207°E / 52.4374; 110.7207