Buddhism in Russia

401207 04: Buddhist monks pray in the Ivolginski Datsan temple February 16, 2002 in Buryatiya, Eastern Siberia. The Ivolginski datsan temple was created in 1946 and is the center of Buddhism in Russia. The monks sit according to seniority with the eldest monks sitting closest to the altar. The monks begin praying at the same time and the prayers are accompanied by drum beats, sounds of shells, bells and kettle drums. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)