On April 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Ivolga datsan, Russia’s main Buddhist temple in the Buryatia republic, where about 20 percent of the population is Buddhist.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolski / Go to the mediabankOn April 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Ivolga datsan, Russia’s main Buddhist temple in the Buryatia republic, where about 20 percent of the population is Buddhist.
On April 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Ivolga datsan, Russia’s main Buddhist temple in the Buryatia republic, where about 20 percent of the population is Buddhist.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolski / Go to the mediabankThe Ivolga datsan was founded in 1945. This year marks the revival of Buddhism in the Soviet Union.
The Ivolga datsan was founded in 1945. This year marks the revival of Buddhism in the Soviet Union.
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Gouneev / Go to the mediabankPutin promised “100-percent support” for Russian Buddhists, whose number is estimated at 700,000 to 1.5 million.
Putin promised “100-percent support” for Russian Buddhists, whose number is estimated at 700,000 to 1.5 million.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolsky / Go to the mediabank“Buddhism plays a significant role in Russia…It has always been that way. It is well known that the Buddhists helped during both world wars,” Putin told the lamas of the Ivolga datsan.
“Buddhism plays a significant role in Russia…It has always been that way. It is well known that the Buddhists helped during both world wars,” Putin told the lamas of the Ivolga datsan.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolski / Go to the mediabankThe president described Buddhism as a “kind, humanist learning based on love for others and love for one’s country.”
The president described Buddhism as a “kind, humanist learning based on love for others and love for one’s country.”
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolsky / Go to the mediabankAccording to Putin, the federal government and regional authorities are “always at [the Buddhists’] disposal and ready to support them.”
According to Putin, the federal government and regional authorities are “always at [the Buddhists’] disposal and ready to support them.”
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Gouneev / Go to the mediabankVladimir Putin and Lama Damba Ayusheyev, head of the Buddhist Sangha of Russia.
Vladimir Putin and Lama Damba Ayusheyev, head of the Buddhist Sangha of Russia.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolski / Go to the mediabankVladimir Putin having tea with the lamas of the Ivolga datsan.
Vladimir Putin having tea with the lamas of the Ivolga datsan.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Nikolsky / Go to the mediabankVladimir Putin and Lama Damba Ayusheyev, head of the Buddhist Sangha of Russia.
Vladimir Putin and Lama Damba Ayusheyev, head of the Buddhist Sangha of Russia.