Isn't that some title?
I've just spent over an hour researching this Buddhist Datsan here in Arshan.
HOYMORSKY (ARSHANSKY) DATSAN BODHIDHARMA.
HOYMORSKY (ARSHANSKY) - This is the location.
DATSAN is a term used for a Buddhist monastery.
BODHIDHARMA is the name of a famous Buddhist Monk (circa 440-528AD). For more information on him please see the below link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma
Google translate comes up with БОДХИДХАРМА, his name in Russian.
What we are talking about is a Buddhist Datsan that is one of the top attractions here in Arshan.
I wrote a review of it on Trip Advisor as Kanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. See the below link:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g6214804-d6622886-r665740630-Hoymorsky_Arshansky_datsan_Bodhidharma-Arshan_Republic_of_Buryatia_Siberian_Dis.html
I concluded my review with the following words:
Our two karmas did not mesh during this visit.
"What now Captain?"
"Photos!"
We are now on the grounds of the Datsan. The two main buildings are on the right side of the below photo. On the left side of the below photo, in the distance, are two white Buddhist Stupas.
The fact NO photos are allowed took away some of the disappointment at not being able to enter the building.
Below is a closer look at the building in the distance (on the left) in the above photo.
Below are close up photos of two Buddhist prayer wheels adjoining the main buildings.
In the next three photos, in the distance are the two white Buddhist Stupas. Notice one of the prayer wheels in the below photo.
A close up look at the Stupas. The below link will tell you about Buddhist Stupas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa
One last look-back at the HOYMORSKY (ARSHANSKY) DATSAN BODHIDHARMA
Our visit to the Buddhist Temple was late on Sunday after two solid days of being on-the-go. Patti and I were 'bushed' to put it mildly.
A warm parting memory : As we were leaving, our friend Sergey told Patti that birds in the area often will fly to your hand for food. He then reached into his pocket and gave Patti some cookies. Patti put some crumbs on the palm of her hand and sure enough, out-of-nowhere, came a tiny bird to eat some cookie crumbs.
Smiling .. Cap and Patti
IF you want to see a truly amazing Buddhist Datsan, please see my post dated AUG 11, 17.
http://bobbacaps.blogspot.com/search/label/IVOLGINSKY%20Monastery
I've just spent over an hour researching this Buddhist Datsan here in Arshan.
HOYMORSKY (ARSHANSKY) DATSAN BODHIDHARMA.
HOYMORSKY (ARSHANSKY) - This is the location.
DATSAN is a term used for a Buddhist monastery.
BODHIDHARMA is the name of a famous Buddhist Monk (circa 440-528AD). For more information on him please see the below link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma
Google translate comes up with БОДХИДХАРМА, his name in Russian.
What we are talking about is a Buddhist Datsan that is one of the top attractions here in Arshan.
I wrote a review of it on Trip Advisor as Kanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. See the below link:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g6214804-d6622886-r665740630-Hoymorsky_Arshansky_datsan_Bodhidharma-Arshan_Republic_of_Buryatia_Siberian_Dis.html
I concluded my review with the following words:
Our two karmas did not mesh during this visit.
"What now Captain?"
"Photos!"
We are now on the grounds of the Datsan. The two main buildings are on the right side of the below photo. On the left side of the below photo, in the distance, are two white Buddhist Stupas.
The fact NO photos are allowed took away some of the disappointment at not being able to enter the building.
Below is a closer look at the building in the distance (on the left) in the above photo.
Below are close up photos of two Buddhist prayer wheels adjoining the main buildings.
In the next three photos, in the distance are the two white Buddhist Stupas. Notice one of the prayer wheels in the below photo.
A close up look at the Stupas. The below link will tell you about Buddhist Stupas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa
One last look-back at the HOYMORSKY (ARSHANSKY) DATSAN BODHIDHARMA
Our visit to the Buddhist Temple was late on Sunday after two solid days of being on-the-go. Patti and I were 'bushed' to put it mildly.
A warm parting memory : As we were leaving, our friend Sergey told Patti that birds in the area often will fly to your hand for food. He then reached into his pocket and gave Patti some cookies. Patti put some crumbs on the palm of her hand and sure enough, out-of-nowhere, came a tiny bird to eat some cookie crumbs.
Smiling .. Cap and Patti
IF you want to see a truly amazing Buddhist Datsan, please see my post dated AUG 11, 17.
http://bobbacaps.blogspot.com/search/label/IVOLGINSKY%20Monastery
It was disappointing that we were not able to go into the buildings, but it was a very peaceful place just to walk around the grounds. If I remember correctly, as we were leaving, this is where we were able to feed the birds that flew to and perched directly on our hands to eat. Again, a very peaceful place. Patti
ReplyDeleteYes it was indeed a most peaceful place. In general this seems to go with Buddhism. I'd totally forgotten about the birds coming to your hand to snack. Great experience. I'm not sure why the buildings were closed, no doubt too late on a Sunday afternoon. I do recall being just a tad on the cold side. Thanks for you comment and love. Cap
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