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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 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

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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.

Sources

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52°26′15″N 110°43′15″E / 52.4374°N 110.7207°E / 52.4374; 110.7207