Улаанбаатар
Chinese Embassy donates Kanjur and Tanjur scriptures
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The scholars, faculties and students at National University of Mongolia can now study Kanjur and Tanjur, two of the most famous Buddhist writings and scriptures in Mongolian language.
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China donated full volume Kanjur and Tanjur manuscripts to the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the National University of Mongolia, and a ceremony was held on March 30, Thursday at the first building of the university.
“National University of Mongolia is truly grateful to the Embassy of China for its priceless contribution to the education sector of Mongolia”, said Ya.Tumurbaatar, Interim President of the university during his opening speech at the ceremony, extending his personal gratitude for the new edition as well.
Considered a valuable Buddhist heritage, the 108-volume Kanjur and 225-volume Tanjur have been translated into Mongolian by Chinese scholars for more than 20 years.
Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Xing Haiming was also present at the ceremony, and remarked, “National University of Mongolia is a neighbor to the Embassy of China. We are confident that the donated books will advance study on religion, art and culture by the students and faculties of the National University of Mongolia”.
