The article is devoted to examining the influence of Tibetan Buddhist constants on the traditional culture of Oirats. The study shows that the ideas of Tibetan Buddhism significantly influenced the formation of a picture of the world of Oirats. Such constants of Tibetan Buddhism as “the unity of method and wisdom” and “tantra” organically entered the worldview of Oirats and greatly influenced the development of their cultural code and mentality. By embracing the Tibetan Buddhist culture constants, the Oirats created their own system of spiritual values. As a result, the Oirats formed a belief in the existence of their special religious mission, which they should fulfill as defenders of Buddhist teachings. From the point of view of gender approach in religious studies, these Tibetan Buddhist constants emphasize the special role of the feminine principle, which contributed to the formation of respect for a woman in Oirat society and the enhancement of her social status.
