One of the few remaining monasteries of its kind, Baldan Baraivan stands in ruins today. The dismantling of the Soviet Union and the creation of a new Mongolian constitution in 1992 have allowed the revival of open interest in Buddhist lamaism in Mongolia. For many Mongolians this heralds a chance to develop stronger ties with their cultural heritage. Through the use of volunteer-tourism, CRTP will fund and execute the restoration of the main temple.
Tours are available to the general public each summer through the project's completion.
During the restoration, volunteers will work alongside the local community. This will give participants in the project a chance to become part of the community. Authentic meals will be prepared by a Mongolian cook, with the help of the volunteers. Participants will also be allowed to practice with the monks in training at the facility during many of their ceremonies. This Anthropology Web Ring site is owned by Mark Hintzke .