Tamchinsky datsan, Buddhist monastery in Gusinoye Ozero, Russia.
Tamchinsky Datsan is a Buddhist monastery in Gusinoye Ozero featuring two preserved temples from an original complex of seventeen structures. The buildings follow traditional Buddhist architectural design with distinctive roofs and ornamental details throughout the grounds.
The monastery was founded in 1741 and became the main administrative center for Buddhism in eastern Siberia by the early 1800s. After significant damage during the 20th century, extensive restoration work began in 2013 to reconstruct the main temple buildings.
The site served as a major spiritual and administrative hub where Buddhist monks conducted daily practices and maintained monastic traditions. Today, visitors can witness ceremonies and observe how the space continues to function within Buddhist spiritual life.
The site is open year-round and visitors can observe Buddhist ceremonies when they occur. It is helpful to check ahead since the timing of special gatherings may vary throughout the seasons.
The monastery grounds contain the Altan Serge, an approximately 3300-year-old Deer Stone archaeological monument. This remarkable artifact provides insight into much older cultures that inhabited the region long before the monastery was built.
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