This is the 11238th most frequent Russian word.
дацана
A "дацан" is a Buddhist monastery in Russia, typically associated with Tibetan Buddhism.
In this sentence, 'дацан' refers to a specific Buddhist temple serving as a spiritual and administrative center.
Этот дацан является важным религиозным центром региона.
This datsan is an important religious center of the region.
Here, 'дацан' is used in the plural form to describe Buddhist temples we encountered throughout a journey.
Мы посетили несколько дацанов во время путешествия по Бурятии.
We visited several datsans during our trip through Buryatia.
In this usage, 'дацан' emphasizes its role as a site hosting specific ceremonial events characteristic of the Buddhist tradition.