Gandantegchenling Monastery- the Center of Mongolian Buddhists, and a member National Center I of the Asian Buddhists Conference for Peace, on 28 December 2024 celebrated the 80th anniversary of its reinstatement.
Established in 1838 by the Fifth Bogd Jebzumdamba Khutugtu, the Gandan monastery was shut down in 1938 during the height of political repression and suppression of Buddhist religion in Mongolia.
It was reinstated in 1944 as a “House of Worship” and since it has functioned as the center of Mongolian Buddhists, contributing to the revival of Buddhism in the country. The 29th Nomun Khan, Khansur Khambo of Gandan Monastery and President of ABCP, Most Ven. Gabju D Choijamts was conferred with the title of “Номч мэргэн” (Nomch Mergen) “The Learned”.
This title was also conferred on Ven. Prof. T.Bulgan, the former Secretary General of ABCP.
Khambo lama of Dashichoiling Monastery, President of National Center II of ABCP -Dashichoiling Monastery, Most Ven. Ch. Dambajav was conferred the title of “Хичээнгүй зүтгэлт” -Khicheengui Zutgelt (The Diligent).
ABCP HQ on behalf of the ABCP National Centers congratulates the Gandantegchenling Monastery on its 80th anniversary of revival and congratulates the recipients of the high Buddhist titles. Photos from Gandan TV
President of ABCP, Most Ven. Gabju D Choijamts
Khambo lama of Dashichoiling Monastery, President of National Center II of ABCP Most Ven. Ch. Dambajav
In the middle Most Ven. T. Bulgan, former Secretary General of ABCP with the Most Ven. D. Javzandorj, Khambo lama of Gandan Monastery (right) and his deputy Most Ven. S. Gantumur
ABCP leaders in Mongolia receive laurel from Gandan Monastery
