Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Mongolia

Amarbaysgalant is a beautiful monastery located in Selenge Province of northern Mongolia. As one of the least destroyed monastic complex during the 1930s political upheavals, this most authentic of Buddhist monasteries is also one of the most well-preserved in Mongolia. The style of the monastery is predominantly Chinese, but with strong influences of Tibetan and Mongolian …

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A tale of two Buddhas

Mount Emei (Emeishan) Regarded as the center of Buddhism, Emeishan is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China. The tallest at 3,099m, this towering mountain is characterized by sweeping cliffs, high reaching peaks, lofty ancient trees, impressive waterfalls, gurgling springs, abundant flowers and numerous Buddhist temples. Atmospheric, Beautiful, Mysterious Four scenic regions Baoguo …

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