Choyrin Datsan

Choyrin Datsan was a Buddhist monastic centre in the country of Choir Bogd, on the edge of the Gobi steppe. Founded in 1778 by the noble Dagdandorj, the eastern Choir monastery became an important place of learning for the surrounding banner. Its colleges taught Buddhist philosophy and other religious disciplines. The name “choir” itself refers to a school devoted to philosophical study, an institution that brought monks and patrons together across the steppe.