Mongolia’s Zava Damdin Luvsandarjaa (b.1976- ) seen here seated inside the central main chamber of the third new temple constructed on the Delgeruun Choira site (not far from the small town of Delgertsoght in Mongolia’s Gobi desert, a good half day’s drive south from Ulan Bator). Since 2005, when reconstruction of the precinct commenced, Zava Damdin has invited and commissioned many specialist Mongolian artists and artisans to produce individual works and installations. The spiral tempered-glass and s-steel staircase leading up to the library (centre left), the huge yet perfectly resonant and resounding drum, with soyombo symbol atop and stretched with tough bull’s hide (right), the two malas, one held in each of Rinpoche’s hands, the artwork on the ceiling, the rendered artwork on the upright columns and ceiling bearers, the meticulous brickwork of the walls from which the temple is constructed. All of these have been made by different artisans, their apprentices and associates in our community; by someone we know. Photo courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. 8 February 2024. Image reprinted here on CPinMongolia.com with permission.

Mongolia’s Zava Damdin Luvsandarjaa (b.1976- ) seen here seated inside the central main chamber of the third new temple constructed on the Delgeruun Choira site (not far from the small town of Delgertsoght in Mongolia’s Gobi desert, a good half day's drive south from Ulan Bator). Since 2005, when reconstruction of the precinct commenced, Zava Damdin has invited and commissioned many specialist Mongolian artists and artisans to produce individual works and installations. The spiral tempered-glass and s-steel staircase leading up to the library (centre left), the huge yet perfectly resonant and resounding drum, with soyombo symbol atop and stretched with tough bull's hide (right), the two malas, one held in each of Rinpoche's hands, the artwork on the ceiling, the rendered artwork on the upright columns and ceiling bearers, the meticulous brickwork of the walls from which the temple is constructed. All of these have been made by different artisans, their apprentices and associates in our community; by someone we know. Photo courtesy of the Mongolia’s Zava Damdin Luvsandarjaa (b.1976- ) seen here seated inside the central main chamber of the third new temple constructed on the Delgeruun Choira site (not far from the small town of Delgertsoght in Mongolia’s Gobi desert, a good half day's drive south from Ulan Bator). Since 2005, when reconstruction of the precinct commenced, Zava Damdin has invited and commissioned many specialist Mongolian artists and artisans to produce individual works and installations. The spiral tempered-glass and s-steel staircase leading up to the library (centre left), the huge yet perfectly resonant and resounding drum, with soyombo symbol atop and stretched with tough bull's hide (right), the two malas, one held in each of Rinpoche's hands, the artwork on the ceiling, the rendered artwork on the upright columns and ceiling bearers, the meticulous brickwork of the walls from which the temple is constructed. All of these have been made by different artisans, their apprentices and associates in our community; by someone we know. Photo courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. 8 February 2024. Image reprinted here on CPinMongolia.com with permission.

Mongolia’s Zava Damdin Luvsandarjaa (b.1976- ) seen here seated inside the central main chamber of the third new temple constructed on the Delgeruun Choira site (not far from the small town of Delgertsoght in Mongolia’s Gobi desert, a good half day’s drive south from Ulan Bator). Since 2005, when reconstruction of the precinct commenced, Zava Damdin has invited and commissioned many specialist Mongolian artists and artisans to produce individual works and installations. The spiral tempered-glass and s-steel staircase leading up to the library (centre left), the huge yet perfectly resonant and resounding drum, with soyombo symbol atop and stretched with tough bull’s hide (right), the two malas, one held in each of Rinpoche’s hands, the artwork on the ceiling, the rendered artwork on the upright columns and ceiling bearers, the meticulous brickwork of the walls from which the temple is constructed. All of these have been made by different artisans, their apprentices and associates in our community; by someone we know. Photo courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. 8 February 2024. Image reprinted here on CPinMongolia.com with permission.

Mongolia’s Zava Damdin Luvsandarjaa (b.1976- ) seen here seated inside the central main chamber of the third new temple constructed on the Delgeruun Choira site (not far from the small town of Delgertsoght in Mongolia’s Gobi desert, a good half day’s drive south from Ulan Bator). Since 2005, when reconstruction of the precinct commenced, Zava Damdin has invited and commissioned many specialist Mongolian artists and artisans to produce individual works and installations. The spiral tempered-glass and s-steel staircase leading up to the library (centre left), the huge yet perfectly resonant and resounding drum, with soyombo symbol atop and stretched with tough bull’s hide (right), the two malas, one held in each of Rinpoche’s hands, the artwork on the ceiling, the rendered artwork on the upright columns and ceiling bearers, the meticulous brickwork of the walls from which the temple is constructed. All of these have been made by different artisans, their apprentices and associates in our community; by someone we know. Photo courtesy of the Zava Damdin Sutra and Scripture Institute of Mongolia. 8 February 2024. Image reprinted here on CPinMongolia.com with permission.