MONGOLIA // Surrounded by gentle green hills, Amarbayasgalant Khid is one of the most important sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism. Built in the 1730s by the Manchu emperor and dedicated to Zanabazar - Mongolia's first Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) spiritual leader - this remote monastery is the country's best preserved. It languished (but wasmercifully spared) under Soviet rule. With its north-south layout and guardian deities, there is a strong Manchu influence, but the site's gentle decay and peaceful remoteness give it an undeniably special feel.

 

Why is the Amarbayasgalant Monastery important?

Amarbayasgalant Monastery is the most authentic Buddhist monastery preserved after the political upheavals of the 1930s in Mongolia. Although the national and religious culture was damaged during these political sacrifices, since 1944, 28 temples have been preserved and protected by the government.

Where is the Rongbuk Monastery and what is one interesting fact about it?

Rongbuk Monastery is located near the base of the northern side of Mount Everest at an altitude of 5,009 meters (16,434 ft) above sea level, at the end of the Dzakar Cho Valley. Rongbok is said to be the highest monastery in the world.

What is the name of the largest Monastery in Ulaanbaatar and how old is it?

Gandantegchenlin Monastery (Mongolian: Гандантэгчэнлин хид, Gandantegchenlin khiid), also known as Gandan Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The monastery was founded in 1809, closed in 1939 amid persecution, and from 1944 to 1989 was the only active monastery in the country.

Why was the monastery famous?

Monasteries were also important centers of learning, educating the young, and perhaps most importantly for historians today, they painstakingly produced and preserved ancient books and texts that inform our knowledge not only of the medieval world, but also It greatly increased the classical antiquity.

What is the monastery known for?

A monastery is a building or buildings inhabited by a community of monks who live under religious vows. Buddhists believe that the spiritual quest of monks benefits the entire community and their rituals bring prosperity and protection.