Last weekend, we visited the countryside of Mongolia. We stayed in a ger camp (See Big Black Hole Post and Other Ger Camp posts) and toured the Erdene Zuu Monastery the next day. Erdene Zuu, founded in 1586, is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Hatnaa and Einkhtaivan are practicing Buddhists so this trip held special meaning for them. I learned so much here.
I'm going to let the pictures do the talking. Erdene Zuu is a beautiful place. If you want to learn more, just Google it. A lot of information is available online.
I'm going to let the pictures do the talking. Erdene Zuu is a beautiful place. If you want to learn more, just Google it. A lot of information is available online.
One of three ancient temples
Hatnaa and Einkhtaivan at the 2nd temple
Roof ornamentation
The present-day working monastery. We were allowed inside and listened as monks were teaching their students
The present-day temple and prayer wheels
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