Bulad Gylykov (27). He came from countryside in 1999. Bulad graduated the faculty of iconography n 2009 and since that time has lived in Datsan. The Buddhist University Dashi Choinkhorling. About 100 students are studying here on four faculties where the can learn Buddhist philosophy, Tibet medicine and iconography. The education is free but without any scholarships as well. Lack of any financial support during all education period is a great challenge for the students who are mostly orphans children from families of scanty means. However it is only the chance to get any education for them.Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia2012 © for Russian Reporter Magazine
Bulad Gylykov (27). He came from countryside in 1999. Bulad graduated the faculty of iconography n 2009 and since that time has lived in Datsan. Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
Sergey (17), Philosophy faculty. He is orphan came from the village where he had lived with his grand mother.Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
Tumen (16) was sent by his parents to study iconography. The Buddhist University «Dashi Choinkhorling». Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
Danzan (20) is a first-year student of Philosophy faculty. After secondary school he was studding in college for 2 years but then change it for Buddhist University to be eventually a priest in native village. Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
Eshe (30) third-years Philosophy Faculty student. Just finished the secondary school he has studied and worked as a tailor. Then faced a difficult times in his life he came to The Buddhist University. He had left the education on first-year stage four times before he used to difficult life of The University student. He wants to be a priest or to move to India to continue an education. Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
Zorigto (15), a first-year student posing near the stove at his home in the Buddhist University «Dashi Choinkhorling». Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
Damdin (18) came from the village. He want study philosophy. Damdin hopes to return home as a priest. Ivolginsky datsan, Republic of Buryatia, Russia.
