2024

TEMPLE "GEDEN SHEDDUP CHOI KORLING"

Monuments to visit
5/5
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This temple was the largest in the city until the inauguration of the "golden hut of the Buddha Sakyamuni". It is located 7 km from the centre, but can be reached by minibus. A little deserted since the construction of the new temple, it is nevertheless very pleasant by its situation in the steppe. It is not uncommon to find it alone, which some Kalmouks enjoy to focus on their prayers and thoughts.

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2024

BUDDHIST TEMPLE GOLDEN ABODE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA

Religious buildings
4/5
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It is the largest Buddhist temple in Europe, which was inaugurated in 2005 by the Dalai Lama himself. The sumptuous building was designed by an architect from Tibet. At the entrance, on a small square, prayer drums are arranged under small pagodas on either side of the entrance doors. Inside, the Buddha statue is one of the largest in the world and measures 11 meters. One will be imbued with the atmosphere of serenity that reigns there and the murmur of prayers.

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