Kalmyk Buddhist Temples
Adykovsky Khurul
Community khurul in Chernozemelsky District.
Chernozemelsky District
Russia
Altsyn-Khutinsky Khurul
Modern community khurul in Ketchenerovsky District.
Ketchenerovsky District
Russia
Arshan-Zelmensky Iki-Khurul
Community khurul in Sarpinsky District.
Sarpinsky District
Russia
Arteziansky Khurul
Community khurul in Chernozemelsky District.
Chernozemelsky District
Russia
Baga-Burulsky Khurul
Community khurul in Iki-Burulsky District, part of the widespread revival of local Buddhist practice in the 1990s–2000s.
Iki-Burulsky District
Russia
Bogdakhin Temple (Bogdokhinsky Khurul)
Historic temple in Khar-Buluk village, Tselinnyi District. Traditionally believed to have been gifted to the Kalmyks by the 5th Dalai Lama and 4th Panchen Lama in the 17th century.
Khar-Buluk village, Tselinnyi rayon
Russia
Burkhan Bakshin Altan Sume (Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni)
The largest Buddhist temple in Europe (and Russia), opened December 2005 in central Elista. Symbol of the Kalmyk Buddhist revival; houses a large Buddha statue, museum of Buddhist culture/history, library, and extensive grounds with stupas, prayer wheels, and statues. Blessed by the Dalai Lama. Address often listed near Pushkina Street.
Klykova Street, Elista 358000
Elista
Russia
Links:
https://khurul.ru/
https://www.facebook.com/khurul.ru
Geden Sheddup Choikorling (Sakyusn Sume / Syakusn-Sume)
Also called the 'Old Hurul' or Sakyusn Sume. The first major modern Buddhist temple opened in Elista (1996) after the post-Soviet revival. Marked the beginning of widespread khurul construction across Kalmykia. Significant for re-establishing monastic traditions under Telo Tulku Rinpoche.
Lermontov Street, 87, Elista
Elista
Russia
Godzhursky Khurul
Community khurul in Ketchenerovsky District.
Ketchenerovsky District
Russia
Iki-Burulsky Khurul (Orgyen Samye Ling)
Nyingma-school temple (Orgyen Samye Ling) in Iki-Burulsky District. One of the early post-revival khuruls with strong ties to Tibetan lineages.
Iki-Burulsky District
Russia
Kharbinsky Khurul
Community khurul in Yustinsky District.
Yustinsky District
Russia
Khomutnikovsky Khurul (Tashi Lkhunpo)
Tashi Lkhunpo
Iki-Burulsky District
Russia
Khosheutovsky Khurul (Temple of Victory)
Historic Khosheutovsky Khurul (also called Temple of Victory). Built 1814–1818 by Prince Serebdzhab Tyumen to commemorate the Napoleonic Wars victory; the only pre-Soviet Kalmyk temple that partially survived 1930s purges. Located in Astrakhan Oblast near the Volga. Important symbol of Kalmyk resilience.
Astrakhan Oblast (near Rechnoe / Tyumenevka area)
Russia
Komsomolsky Khurul
Community khurul in Chernozemelsky District.
Chernozemelsky District
Russia
Lagan Dardeling Monastery (Lagan Dargyeling Khurul / Lagansky Khurul)
Major modern monastery complex in Lagan (Lagansky District, near the Caspian Sea). Features one of Europe's largest sitting Buddha statues (12.5 meters tall, ~30 tons, consecrated ~2019). Site consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1992; original khurul opened 1995, new building 2017. Important center for the southeastern Kalmyk Buddhist community.
Lagan, Lagansky District (near Caspian Sea)
Russia
Maloderbetovsky Khurul
Historic district khurul site in Maloderbetovsky District; part of the pre-Soviet network of Kalmyk monasteries.
Maloderbetovsky District
Russia
Orgakinsky Khurul
Bogdo Dalai Lamin Rashi Lunpo
Iki-Burulsky District
Russia
Pagoda of Seven Days (Pagoda 'Seven Days')
Iconic seven-tiered red Buddhist pagoda in the central square of Elista (Lenin Square / Pushkin Boulevard intersection). Not a full monastery but a major sacred landmark and symbol of the Buddhist revival. Contains a large rotating prayer drum believed to purify karma and grant wishes (ritual: spin clockwise three times with donation). Striking architectural contrast to Soviet-era surroundings; popular local and tourist site.
Central Square (Lenin Square), Elista
Elista
Russia
Prayer House (Elista Khurul)
The very first post-Soviet Buddhist prayer house in Kalmykia, opened 1989 on Gerasimenko Street following the re-establishment of a Buddhist community. Precursor to the larger temples; small repurposed house that symbolized the start of religious freedom after decades of suppression.
Gerasimenko street
Elista
Russia
Prayer house in Kharba
Local prayer house / small community temple in Kharba (Yustinsky District area).
Kharba
Russia
Sarpinsky Khurul (Sera Tosam Ling)
Named after Sera Tosam Ling (Tibetan monastery). Community temple in Ketchenerovsky District.
Ketchenerovsky District
Russia
Shin Mer Khurul
Community khurul in Ketchenerovsky District.
Ketchenerovsky District
Russia
Temple of the Great Victory
Community temple in Bolshoy Tsaryn (Bolshoy Tsaryn village, 359450). Part of the post-Soviet network of district khuruls.
Karla Marksa Street, 6, Bolshoy Tsaryn 359450
Russia
Tsagan Amansky Khurul (Tugmyud-gavdzhi)
In Yustinsky District near the historic Tsagan Aman area (site of the first permanent Kalmyk monastery, built 1798). Modern khurul honoring the revered lama Tugmyud-gavdzhi; built in the revival period next to historic sites.
Yustinsky District (Tsagan Aman area)
Russia
Tsekertinsky Khurul
Community temple in Burovoy village, Chernozemelsky District.
Burovoy village, Chernozemelsky District
Russia
Yashaltinsky Khurul
Community khurul in Yashaltinsky District.
Yashaltinsky District
Russia
Nitsan Choephel Ling Buddhist Temple
One of the earliest Kalmyk/Mongolian Buddhist temples in the United States (consecrated 1971). Focuses on preserving Kalmyk language, culture, and Dharma education, including classes for children. Active monk residence and community hub. Facebook: NitsanTemple
186 West 6th Street
Howell , NJ 07731
USA
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/NitsanTemple
Rashi Gempil-Ling Buddhist Temple
First Kalmyk Buddhist Temple in the USA. Non-profit temple serving the Kalmyk/Mongolian community in New Jersey. Active center for teachings, rituals, and cultural preservation. Website: rashigempilling.com
47 East 5th Street
Howell , NJ 07731
USA
Links:
https://rashigempilling.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RashiGempilLing
Tashi Lhunpo Buddhist Temple
Also known as Kalmuck Mongolian Buddhist Center / Tashi Lhunpo Temple. Part of the historic 'Olna Gazur' Kalmyk community in Howell. Center for Kalmyk Buddhist practice and cultural events. Associated website: tashilhunpousa.org
12 Kalmuk Rd
Howell , NJ 07731
USA
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/TashiLhunpoUSA
Temple of Saint Zonkava
Kalmyk Brotherhood Society - Kalmyk Buddhist Temple of St. Zonkava, home of the Kalmyk Brotherhood Society (KBS) in Philadelphia. Serves the local Kalmyk community with rituals, cultural events, and support. Historically, 'St. Zonkava' temples moved locations in the Northern Liberties area before settling here. Shared space with Tibetan services at times.
4122 Whiting Road
Philadelphia , PA
USA
Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center
Founded 1958 by Geshe Wangyal as the Lamaist Buddhist Monastery of America — the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the United States. New temple consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1984. Non-sectarian center for study and practice (not exclusively Kalmyk but closely tied to the broader Tibetan Buddhist revival). Website: labsum.com
93 Angen Rd
Washington , NJ 07882
USA
Links:
https://labsum.com/