Buddhism in the Astrakhan territory: stages of the historical development

In authors article are considered the basic stages of distribution of the Buddhism on the Bottom Volga region, within the limits of the Astrakhan province. Analysed characteristic features of historical development of a Buddhist community (sangha) at Kalmyks, participation of Buddhist clergy in poli...

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Main Author: A A Kurapov
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 2010-03-01
Series:RUDN Journal of Russian History
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Online Access:http://journals.rudn.ru/russian-history/article/view/4237
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Summary:In authors article are considered the basic stages of distribution of the Buddhism on the Bottom Volga region, within the limits of the Astrakhan province. Analysed characteristic features of historical development of a Buddhist community (sangha) at Kalmyks, participation of Buddhist clergy in political life of region. Determined and considered specificity of interaction of a Buddhist community with secular authorities of region and national elite.
ISSN:2312-8674
2312-8690