Egituysky datsan

Egituysky datsan is a Buddhist temple in Buryatia, Russia located in Yeravninsky District.
The datsan is kept sacred world of Buddhism – Buddha Sandalwood – which is by tradition the only lifetime statue of Buddha is kept Shakyamuni. V datsan world Buddhist shrine – Sandalwood Buddha – 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.