Adyghe Int. Sci. J. Vol. 26, No. 2. Pp. 59–66.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.47928/1726-9946-2026-26-2-59-66
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PHILOSOPHY
| UDC 316.722 | Original Article |
Buddhism and traditional culture of the Adyghes
Agapov Evgeny Petrovich
doctor of philosophy, professor, professor of the department of philosophy and world religions, Don State Technical University (Rostov-on-Don, Russia), ORCID: https: //orcid.org/0000-0001-6679-0138, SPIN code: 7913-6230, march10@mail.ru
Pendyurina Lyudmila Petrovna
doctor of philosophy, associate professor, professor of the department of philosophy and world religions, Don State Technical University (Rostov-on-Don, Russia), full member of IAAS, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8535-8751, SPIN code: 5934-4223, prinpet@mail.ru
Abstract. The aim of this study is to present arguments in support of the hypothesis that Buddhism was reflected in traditional Adyghe culture. The authors demonstrate that the primary channel for the penetration of Buddhist ideas into Adyghe culture was direct interaction between representatives of the two peoples—the Kalmyks and the Adyghe. Interdynastic ties established between Kalmyk and Adyghe rulers served as an important channel for the penetration of Buddhist ideas into Adyghe culture. Finally, the article reveals a semantic identity between certain Buddhist ideas and tenets of traditional Adyghe culture.
Keywords: Adyghe culture, core of Adyghe culture, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Gelug.
Funding. The work was not carried out within the framework of funds.
Competing interests. There are no conflicts of interest regarding authorship and publication.
Contribution and Responsibility. All authors contributed to this article. Authors are solely responsible for providing the final version of the article in print.
For citation. Agapov E.P., Pendyurina L.P. Buddhism and traditional culture of the Adyghes. Adyghe Int. Sci. J. 2026. Vol. 26, No. 2. Pp. 59–66. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47928/1726-9946-2026-26-2-59-66; EDN: PRAABK
Submitted 18.03.2026; approved after reviewing 16.04.2026; accepted for publication 23.04.2026.
© Agapov E.P.,
Pendyurina L.P., 2026
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