The Manjusri Monastery, dedicated to Manjusri, established in 1733, served as the permanent residence of the Reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. At its peak, it boasted over twenty temples and housed more than 300 monks. Religious ceremonies frequently involved over 1000 monks.
The lamasery preserved a collection of valuable and rare Buddhist scriptures, including a golden script on silver leaf.
Situated in the foothills of the Bogd Mountain, it stood as one of the country’s most beautiful temples.
Although the political purge of the 1930s destroyed much of it, a few original Buddhist artworks, including fresco paintings, remain visible today. Restoration of the individual buildings commenced shortly after the Democratic Revolution in 1990. In 1992, the executed monks received official rehabilitation, and in 1998, the state granted protection to the monastery ruins.
Presently, the main building has been rebuilt and transformed into a museum. A visit to the monastery grounds presents an excellent opportunity for hiking in the surrounding forests and hills.
Source: Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Department