Geser süm, Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Geser süm monastery features traditional Buddhist designs with carvings and sculptures depicting figures from Mongolian mythology and religious traditions.
Built in 1919 with donations from Chinese merchants, the monastery survived the Soviet era when many other religious buildings were closed or destroyed.
The temple holds ceremonies and gatherings where monks perform daily rituals, maintaining traditional Buddhist practices in modern Mongolian society.
Located at coordinates 47.922222, 106.900278, the monastery remains open to visitors who must dress modestly and maintain silence during religious ceremonies.
The monastery combines architectural elements from Mongolian Buddhism, indigenous shamanism, Chinese Buddhism, and Taoism in its structural design.
Inception: 1919
GPS coordinates: 47.92222,106.90028
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:05
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