No. 11,238 in Russian
дацана
A "дацан" is a Buddhist monastery in Russia, typically associated with Tibetan Buddhism.
In a sentence
Этот дацан является важным религиозным центром региона.
This datsan is an important religious center of the region.
In this sentence, 'дацан' refers to a specific Buddhist temple serving as a spiritual and administrative center.
Мы посетили несколько дацанов во время путешествия по Бурятии.
We visited several datsans during our trip through Buryatia.
Here, 'дацан' is used in the plural form to describe Buddhist temples we encountered throughout a journey.
На территории дацана проходил торжественный обряд с участием лам.
A solemn ritual involving lamas took place on the grounds of the datsan.
In this usage, 'дацан' emphasizes its role as a site hosting specific ceremonial events characteristic of the Buddhist tradition.
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