During the restoration of the Golden Stupa, workers accidentally discovered many rare treasures. (Photo: Kknews) It is known that the Golden Stupa is located on the premises of Bao Tuong Pagoda in Wen Shang District, Shandong Province, China. Because the roof tile on the top of the tower is covered with a layer of gold glaze, looking from afar, it has a bright yellow color, so the locals have named the tower Hoang Kim. According to historical records, Bao Tuong Pagoda and the Golden Stupa are up to 1,500 years old and were built during the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the memories of the workers involved in the repair of the stupa on March 15, 1994, by following the mysterious fragrance that kept emitting from the foot of the Golden Stupa, they were able to find a palace. Underground. They immediately stopped construction and contacted archaeologists in Shandong province. The stone box was discovered inside the underground palace at the foot of the Golden Stupa. (Photo: Kknews) The underground palace includes a corridor nearly 4m long, 0.97m wide; 1.65m high and a room located in the middle of the tower’s foot is 1.47m long; about 1.43m wide and 4.2m high. In the middle of the room is a round well, the mouth of the well is covered with a stone slab, surrounded by carved lotus flowers. Behind the large room there is a small niche, inside there is a Buddha altar, on the altar there is a stone box. Gold and silver coffins were found inside the stone box. (Photo: Kknews) On the left side of the stone box there is a Bodhisattva statue made of clay, about 50cm high. The face of the Bodhisattva statue has been peeled off, his hair is in a high bun, his arms are raised across his chest, he is kneeling on a lotus, his body is slightly bent forward. According to archaeologists, normally the statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas that we see are made in standing, sitting or lying positions, but this statue is in a kneeling position, which is unprecedented. here. The tooth relic of Buddha Shakyamuni is considered by experts to be an extremely rare treasure. (Photo: Kknews) While observing the Bodhisattva statue, inadvertently the light from the experts’ flashlights passed through the lid of the stone box, through the cracks in the surface, some flickering rays of light flashed, the mysterious fragrance also emanated. out from here. Former secretary of the Institute of Confucius Research – Duong Xuan Binh, the commander-in-chief of the archaeological team that year, quickly decided to open the mysterious stone box. The treasure inside the stone box is nearly a thousand Buddha relics. (Photo: Sohu) Inside the stone box there are nearly 1,000 relics and a golden coffin is placed in the center. In the golden coffin is a smaller coffin made of silver, divided into 2 compartments, the upper compartment is a yellow satin cloth wrapped with a Buddha tooth relic up to 5.5cm long. After studying Buddhist texts, the expert was able to verify that the tooth relic belonged to Shakyamuni Buddha. With this discovery, the tooth relic of the Buddha discovered at the Golden Tower is considered the supreme sacred relic in the Buddhist world and a rare cultural relic of the world. Reference: Kknews

The front door is the mouth of qi, where energy enters the house. In feng shui, the main door will definitely protect everyone in the house from any negative energy or uninvited guests. To know if the front door is solid or not, check the strength of the door first. Does the lock work? Is it well-repaired? Does it have enough light? The front door is definitely like a gate, creating a barrier between you and the outside world, helping to invite positive energy. 2. Red front door Another way to strengthen the front door is to paint the front door red. Red is an auspicious and powerful color in feng shui. Red is often used in feng shui to transform negative energy and protect. Red belongs to the element Fire and is an energetic, stimulating and dynamic element. 3. Black Natural Tourmaline Rough Stone Crystal Black tourmaline is a crystal that helps absorb negative energy and is an Earth stone. It can help you feel safe and protected from challenging and difficult situations and negative energy. You can also create a protective net by placing a piece of black tourmaline in each corner of a room, house, or under the four corners of a bed. You can place a black crystal, like black tourmaline, on the front door. Black absorbs and protects you from the energy outside your home. 4. The spell Adding a door guard spell can also protect your home. For example, “Om Mani Padme Hum” is a Sanskrit mantra commonly used in feng shui. That is the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. This mantra means “the jewel lies in the lotus”, possibly a reminder of inner beauty, just like the lotus flower can bloom from muddy water. Many Tibetan prayer flags have mantras written on them and can be placed inside and outside the home. Alternatively, you can write a spell (or any protection that makes sense to you) on paper and place it above your door. This way, every time you go in and out, you will activate and receive that protection. 5. Bagua mirror bát The bagua mirror is one of the best home protection methods. It is a round mirror in an octagonal frame and has a bagua print on the edge of the mirror. The bagua, as well as the bagua areas, are connected with the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text used for divination. Let the bagua mirror outside the home, above the front door or large window, point towards negative or dangerous energy. Do not place the bagua mirror opposite the neighbor’s house. 6. Ring the bell You can hang a bell on your front door to alert anyone who comes in and out of your house. Metal bells are the best kind of bells. The bell will protect you. Hang a bell on your front door if you can’t hang it in a commanding position, meaning you can’t see the exit while you’re in bed, at your desk, or cooking in the kitchen.

Established in 2017, Ut Trang Sculpture Facility (Long Dien A Commune, Cho Moi, An Giang) is a unit specializing in the production and trading of fine art carpentry items, such as cabinets, tables, chairs; at the same time processing sculptural products, wooden statues … Mr. Le Hung Suc (owner of Ut Trang Sculpture Facility) said that during the operation, the establishment faced many difficulties. In addition, many products that cannot be processed have to be done by someone else. Crafting products by hand takes a lot of time and effort, so the establishment cannot complete in time for customers … Supporting the application of advanced machinery and equipment helps industrial and handicraft establishments to improve production and business efficiency. In 2020, with the support of the Center for Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consulting (Department of Industry and Trade), Mr. Manh bravely invested in 1 CNC machine 2614-2z-6 (6 chisels, capacity of 2.2Kw). . The total value of products is 407 million VND, of which An Giang Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consultancy Center supported 200 million VND, the rest of his family contributed capital. In addition to the money support, Mr. Suc also gets technical support for equipment operation, product design on the computer … so the production is more favorable. Up to now, after a period of operation, Mr. Suc evaluated: “Compared with the manual production method, the efficiency of CNC machine sculpture has increased 4 times. The quality of the products made is uniform, meeting the needs of the establishment as well as of customers ”. With the equipment of CNC machines, Mr. Suc can engrave 3D and 4D. For 3D engraving method, products are usually: doors, pictures, calendars, wardrobes, beds … Also engraved 4D products are statues: Phuc – Loc – Tho, Maitreya Buddha, Bodhisattva , Quan Cong … Currently, Ut Trang’s products are highly appreciated in the market. In addition to Ut Trang Sculpture Facility, in 2020, the Center for Industrial Promotion and Consultancy of Industrial Development also organizes acceptance and disbursement of 15 local industrial promotion projects, with a total support cost of more than 3.1 billion VND. . These include, such as: lathe support (total budget of 209 million VND) for a project to support lathes in the production of equipment and tools for agricultural production (Chau Thanh); supporting solar dryers (VND 396 million) for the project of applying advanced machinery and equipment in the production of red artichoke tea (Thoai Son); support for pressure cookers (worth VND 190 million) for the project of applying advanced machinery and equipment to the wine production process (Chau Phu) … According to the beneficiaries’ evaluation, the application of The types of machines and equipment supported have contributed to improving production efficiency, shortened production time, quality products, meeting market demand, and higher economic efficiency. compared with traditional methods. Accompany with the facility In early 2021, the province’s industrial promotion program was active, continuing to implement policies to encourage and support production of industry – handicraft establishments. Accordingly, completed disbursement documents for 2 national industrial promotion projects in 2020 for 4 beneficiaries, with a total support budget of 1.2 billion VND. In addition, 15 local industrial promotion projects have been approved in 2021 with a total support cost of more than 3.2 billion VND. Up to the present time, has coordinated City Economic Department. Long Xuyen, Department of Economy – Infrastructure of Phu Tan and Tri Ton districts surveyed and instructed establishments and enterprises in the area to formulate projects to support industrial promotion policies from the provincial budget in 2021. In the coming time, the functional sector will continue to coordinate with the Department of Economy / Economy – Infrastructure of districts, towns and cities to survey and guide establishments and enterprises in the area to formulate policy support projects. industrial promotion from the provincial budget in 2021. From there, help establishments improve the efficiency of using natural resources, raw materials, fuels and reduce emissions, limit pollution … In addition, the functional sector also strengthened the propaganda of industrial promotion activities – consulting on industrial development and propagating new legal documents and policies related to industrial promotion on the mass media. . At the same time, implementing the project under the Program for each commune one product, supporting rural industrial establishments to meet product criteria at provincial and national level according to the roadmap …

The main facade of Hue Nghiem pagoda The pagoda was established in 1975, built by Venerable Thich Tri Quang. Previously, the current pagoda land was used to produce rice for the Hue family. After 1975, Venerable Thich Tri Quang built the workshop, then built Hue Nghiem 2 pagoda to increase them and Buddhists had a place to rest and study. In 1998, Hue Nghiem 2 pagoda was officially recognized. Hue Nghiem pagoda is now quite spacious and solid. Every year, on the occasion of the Great Buddha’s Birthday, the District 2 Buddhist Representative Board chooses the pagoda as the gathering place for hundreds of monks and nuns and Buddhists to attend. The cool green carpet not only makes Hue Nghiem pagoda more beautiful, but also attracts many visitors from all directions to stop and worship Buddha. In the front yard of the pagoda, there is a statue of Bodhisattva Quan The Am, 12 m high (8m high, 4m high), made of monolithic marble, weighing 60 tons, donated by the Venerable Master Kim Son Thich Tinh Tu pagoda. 2003. The temple usually only opens the main hall on the full moon day and the 1st. In the current period, due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, visitors to the temple are much less deserted. People who go to pagodas also voluntarily keep their distance when burning incense and ceremonies to prevent epidemics. Statue of Bodhisattva Quan The Am is 12m high. Previously (the time of translation of Covid-19 did not break out), in the lecture days of the Venerable Thich Tri Quang, there were always many monks and nuns and hundreds of Buddhists coming to the temple to study. On May 27, 2000, Venerable Thich Giac Hoang gave the temple three relics of the Buddha’s relics and the two monks, Muc Kien Lien, Xa Loi Phat. The arrangement, harmonious combination between green patches, lotus pots, flower pots, stone steles, Buddha statues … creates a feeling of tranquility, peace and comfort for anyone who comes here. The temple grounds have many large-sized stone steles, engraved with the Buddha’s teachings. Spacious space with many green patches, flower gardens, small landscape with elegant beauty. In each courtyard, garden corner, lotus pond … all are given the names of each Bodhisattva by the Venerable Abbot, the Holy Sangha has titles in the Dharma States. Every month, there are two Sundays for Buddhists Dharma Hoa specialized in meditation. In addition, when visiting, the pagoda ceremony, visitors can also admire a new architectural beauty, which is the combination of architecture of Vietnamese pagodas and modern, sophisticatedly renovated Japanese temples. The main hall adorns the Buddhas: Buddha Bhikkhu Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva Dai The Chi, Bodhisattva Van Thu, Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, Bodhisattva Maitreya. Hue Nghiem Pagoda is a combination of Vietnamese and Japanese architecture. The current abbot of Hue Nghiem Pagoda is Venerable Thich Le Trang. Before the translation of Covid-19 was not available, the pagoda regularly welcomed many domestic and foreign delegations to worship. The pagoda plans to construct the present pagoda into one of the most remarkable temples in Vietnam in the near future./.