The Gandantegchinlen (Gandan khiid) Monastery in Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar), Mongolia.
The Gandantegchinlen Monastery (short name: Gandan), is a Tibetan-style monastery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar that has been restored and revitalized since 1990. The Tibetan name translates to the "Great Place of Complete Joy." It currently has over 150 monks in residence. It features a statue of Migjid Janraisig, a Buddhist bodhisattva also known as Avalokitesvara. It came under state protection in 1994.
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Location: Ulan Bator, Mongolia
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