It is no coincidence that since ancient times, high and sacred mountains have always been chosen by the high monks to build temples.
Not only is the “convergence” point of the sacred air of heaven and earth, this terrain is also especially suitable for the original spirit of Buddhism: letting go of all worldly things, avoiding the temptations of dust to practice cultivation. practice, quickly find the path to enlightenment.
The paintings of thousands of years white clouds fly As one of the world’s largest religions, throughout history, Buddhism has left mankind with millions of magnificent works. Among them, the “thousands of years of white clouds flying” paintings always have a very special position. In the world, there can be names like the Four Great Buddhist Mountains of China, Rongbuk Monastery, Tibet or the mountains like Taktsang Palphug (Bhutan), Golden Stone Pagoda (Myanmar) or Huyen Khong Temple (Myanmar). China)… In Vietnam, the holiest temples often have a similar location. Typically in the North, there is Dong Yen Tu pagoda located in Truc Lam Yen Tu complex located on Yen Son peak with an altitude of 1,068 m above sea level. As the “holy land” of the Truc Lam Zen sect, Yen Tu’s pure and secluded space is an ideal place for Zen practitioners to attain the Way. Further south, Linh Son Tien Thach Tu on the slopes of Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh – the roof of the South is also a destination not to be missed. The 300-year-old temple is associated with the legend of Ba Den’s epiphany not only naming the whole land but also associated with the local residents’ belief in worshiping the Holy Mother Linh Son. 
Spiritual complex on the top of Fansipan The most prominent is the spiritual complex of Fansipan on the roof of Indochina, with an altitude of more than 3,000 m above sea level. Including 12 works bearing bold architecture of the ancient Vietnamese temples of the North of the 15th-XVI centuries, the complex makes visitors feel like they are lost in a pure region. The Arhat Street was silent and majestic in the mist; The great compassionate Amitabha Buddha statue covers all worlds or amazing natural phenomena such as Buddha light, sea of clouds … all make Fansipan a sacred and peaceful destination. Decoding the sacred circuit of the mountain According to researchers on history – culture, the reason why high monks often choose high mountains to build pagodas is rooted deeply in the original Buddhist beliefs. Accordingly, Theravada Buddhism inherently advocates “out of the world”. Those who go to practice are called monastics, which means letting go of everything that belongs to the world. Buddhism believes that: If you want to practice, the mind must be pure, if you want to be pure, the six senses (eyes, nose, ears, mouth, body and nerves) should not have too much contact with the world. Therefore, the ancients often chose deserted places, away from the temptations of dusty places to study to quickly attain enlightenment. From a feng shui point of view, the terrain on the mountain is one of the ideal places, with good feng shui, receiving a lot of energy from heaven and earth, converging spiritual energy, creating a solemn and solemn atmosphere. If you build a pagoda next to the sacred gas gathering points, you will always get prosperity, the pagoda will be sacred and last for years. 
That is also the reason why the spiritual population on Fansipan peak is agreed by many feng shui researchers that: The peak of 3,143 m in Vietnam is one of the landmarks on the meridian line starting from the roof of the world to the top of the world. to the Gulf of Mindanao Philippines, converging in itself full of the quintessence, the spirit of heaven and earth. Venerable Thich Duc Thien, Secretary General of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha also commented: Fansipan – the highest mountain in the thousands of thousands of mountains in the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, the great blood vessel of the country, the source of spiritual energy… Cultural and spiritual complex, including a system of pagodas such as Bao An Thien Tu , Bich Van Thien Tu, Kim Son Bao Thang Tu, Great Buddha Statue of Amitabha, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara… have enhanced the magical spiritual realm of the majestic Fansipan… continue to arouse abundant spiritual resources, bringing to the well-being of everyone and will further promote the development of Lao Cai “. Located on that “great vein”, each building in the complex has an almost perfect harmony with nature and is especially suitable for feng shui elements. Prominent as Kim Son Bao Thang Tu is designed to adhere to the mountain position, like a mountain. Seen from afar, the shape of the pagoda blends with the great blue color, hidden in the mist, as beautiful as a fairyland. Walking in the spiritual space and feeling the peace between heaven and earth in the place of the national bloodline, Fansipan peak is not only a tourist destination but also becomes an address to worship the sacred Buddha, a heritage for thousands of people. next life.
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