Migjid janraiseg süm
Read in Mongolian
Name(s) of Temple :
Migjid janraiseg süm,Melmiigeeree bolgooson süm,Janraisig datsan,ENG: Migjid Janraiseg Temple, Avalokiteshvara Temple,
Tibetan name Wylie:
mig 'byed spyan ras gzigs grwa tshang
Rinchen Number :
913
Rinchen Name :
Migjid Janraiseg Temple
Type of Monastery/Temple:
Jasaa Assembly
Aimag where the temple is located:
Ulaanbaatar
Old Aimag Name :
Tusheet Khan
Description of location :
This temple is situated in Gandan monastery in Ulaanbaatar. The Tibetan name for the Temple is mig ‘byed spyan-ras gzigs grwa-tshang. The name in Mongolian is Melmiigeeree bolgooson süm.
GPS coordinates :
North 47° 55’ East 106° 53’
Total site area:
Side1: Side2: Side3: Side4: Side5: Side6:
Revived temple on site :
Yes
Site status at the time of survey :
In 1988, the Mongolian Culture Foundation initiated the reconstruction of the central statue, supported by P. Ochirbat who became the first President after 1990 became the first President after 1990. The building of the present statue by Mongolian masters using copper from the Erdenet mines, began in 1991 funded in part by generous donations of around 350 million tögrögs from Mongolian devotees. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama consecrated the part-built statue in August 1995 when he was in Mongolia and conducted the Kalachakra initiation, too. In 1996 the precious statue was completed under the leadership of G. Pürewbat lama and his students in the Mongolian Institute of Buddhist Art (Mongoliin burkhanii shashnii urlakhui ukhaanii deed surguul’) with the formal opening ceremony led by President Orchibat taking place on the 16th of the last autumn month. A set of the Ganjuur and Danjuur and other religious scriptures, tons of herbs and incense, a complete yurt along with its furniture, and other objects were placed inside the statue, according to the requirements for the preparation and dedication of holy statues or stupas. The eighty cubit or twenty-six metre high figure of Avalokiteshvara is decorated with precious stones and is gilded in gold. It is surrounded by prayer wheels and numerous sculptures of Amitayus most of which are copies although some of the originals have been recovered. The 10th anniversary of the rebuilding was celebrated on 23rd October, 2006. (For a detailed story of the rebuilding of the temple and the statue, see Mend-Ooyoo, G., Bilgiin melmii neegch, Ulaanbaatar 1997)
This temple is now a focal point for all Mongolians. It is a favourite place for everyone to have their pictures taken: for families from the countryside on their visit to the capital; for newly married couples, for newly graduated classes and so on. There are now several professional photographers in front of the temple building.
Date of establishment of the monastery/temple :
1911
Date of closing and destroying the monastery :
Revival of the old monastery/temple:
Yes
Registration number of the revived temple:
UB 013
Founder's name and title (if known):
Name and title : Mongolian Culture Foundation initiated the reconstruction of the central statue, supported by P. Ochirbat who became the first President after 1990. - Interview Number:
Date of Revival:
Monks in Old Temple :
Form Number :
UBR 913
Survey Team :
Team C
