Central Kalmyk Khurul “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni" as a Visual Symbol of Northern Buddhist Philosophy
The central Kalmyk khurul “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” is viewed as a visual symbol of Buddhist philosophy. The semantic meaning of the unique religious complex and all its components, including the exterior and interior of the khurul building, is revealed. The information obtained in the course of the study has been successfully applied in the teaching practice of secondary and higher educational institutions in the following subjects: philosophy, art history, religious studies, cultural studies, social studies, and local history.