Buddhism in Mongolia

The Life of Zanabazar

First Bogd Gegeen of Mongolia

By Don Croner

Zanabazar was believed to be the 16th incarnation of Javzandamba

24 Incarnations of Javzandamba

See also

Guide to Locales Connected with the Life of Zanabazar

Biography

Part I

Chapter 1

Altan Khan and the Dalai Lama

Temple founded by Altan Khan in Hohhot

Photos of Qinghai Lake Area

Photos of Hohhot

 Chapter 2

Avtai Khan and the Introduction of Buddhism into Mongolia

Tombs of Gombodorj, Zanabazar's Father (right) and Avtai Khan, Zanabazar's Great-Grandfather (left)

Photos of Erdene Zuu

Chapter 3

The Early Life of Zanabazar

Temple Marking the spot where Zanabazar was born

Photos of Yesun Zuil

Photos of Shireet Tsagan Nuur

 Chapter 4

Zanabazar's First Trip to Tibet

Puntsokling Monastery in Tibet, founded by Tarnatha, Zanabazar's previous reincarnation

Photos of Punksoling

 Chapter 5

Zanabazar Founds Gelugpa Monasteries in Mongolia

Tovkhon, Zanabazar's retreat and workshop in Ovorkhangai Aimag

Photos of Tovkhon

Photos of Sardigiyn Monastery

 Chapter 6

Zanabazar's Second Trip to Tibet

Part II

Zanabazar's Art Works

 All Contents ©2005 Don Croner

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