stupas and flags near syakusn syume, geden sheddup choikorling monastery, tibetan buddhist monastery in elista, republic

abode ancient architecture beautiful buddha buddhism buddhist building choikorling colorful culture decoration elista enlightenment europe faith flag flags geden god golden heritage holy kalmyk kalmykia landmark meditation monastery monument old prayer religion religious republic russia sacred sheddup sky steppe stupa syakusn symbol syume temple tibetan tradition traditional white worship