The organization was founded at a congress of Buddhist believers on May 21–23, 1946 in Ulan-Ude, Buryat-Mongol ASSR.
[1] The chairman of the new organization was given the title Bandido Khambo Lama, and the headquarters was at a new temple located near Ulan-Ude, Khambin sume, now known as Ivolginsky datsan.
[2] A permanent office was established in Moscow, which mainly dealt with external relations.
[3] A congress of clergy and laity met quadrennially to elect members of the Board.
[5] Chairmen of this group held the title Bandido Khambo-Lama.