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The astrologist called [[Choijiljav zeerembe]] of [[Namnan Khuree]] [[consecrated]] the [[monastery]] and the first [[abbot]] was [[Bud gavj]]. The {{Wiki|college}} of [[Buddhist philosophy]] had 7 classes. | The astrologist called [[Choijiljav zeerembe]] of [[Namnan Khuree]] [[consecrated]] the [[monastery]] and the first [[abbot]] was [[Bud gavj]]. The {{Wiki|college}} of [[Buddhist philosophy]] had 7 classes. | ||
| − | [[Tsam]] [[dance]] was performed in the [[monastery]], which also held the annual Maidar ([[Maitreya]]) procession. 42 [[monks]] are said to have conducted [[rituals]] in the Duinkhor [[temple]]. The main [[Wikipedia:tutelary deity|tutelary deity]] of the [[monastery]] was [[Jamsran]] ([[Begtse]] [[Dharmapala]]). | + | [[Tsam]] [[dance]] was performed in the [[monastery]], which also held the annual [[Maidar]] ([[Maitreya]]) procession. 42 [[monks]] are said to have conducted [[rituals]] in the [[Duinkhor]] [[temple]]. The main [[Wikipedia:tutelary deity|tutelary deity]] of the [[monastery]] was [[Jamsran]] ([[Begtse]] [[Dharmapala]]). |
At its height, the [[monastery]] had 300 resident [[monks]] although before its closure there were 139 [[monks]] in 7 [[temples]], 7 [[datsans]] and 5 jas. The last [[temple]] was dismantled in the winter of 1945. | At its height, the [[monastery]] had 300 resident [[monks]] although before its closure there were 139 [[monks]] in 7 [[temples]], 7 [[datsans]] and 5 jas. The last [[temple]] was dismantled in the winter of 1945. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:07, 16 December 2015
The name of Khailantain khuree (Monastery of Khailantai) was named after the name of the place, Khailantai.
The monastery was also called Khatanbaatar vangiin khuree (monastery of Khatanbaatar wang) given its location in the territory of Baatar vangiin khoshuu, which was founded in 1917. Initially the monastery had one datsan, Avlyn datsan (datsan of Avla).
Later a Tsogchen temple, the Choir datsan (college of Buddhist philosophy), the Baruun and Zuun datsans, the Yandal temple, the Duinkhor (Kalachakra) temple and Yidam temple were built. When monastery was first opened there were 200 monks.
The astrologist called Choijiljav zeerembe of Namnan Khuree consecrated the monastery and the first abbot was Bud gavj. The college of Buddhist philosophy had 7 classes.
Tsam dance was performed in the monastery, which also held the annual Maidar (Maitreya) procession. 42 monks are said to have conducted rituals in the Duinkhor temple. The main tutelary deity of the monastery was Jamsran (Begtse Dharmapala).
At its height, the monastery had 300 resident monks although before its closure there were 139 monks in 7 temples, 7 datsans and 5 jas. The last temple was dismantled in the winter of 1945.
Source
http://www.mongoliantemples.org/index.php/en/component/domm/1202?view=oldtempleen
