Now, not only sightseeing, praying for peace at ancient temples and pagodas, visitors can also go back in time, explore the architecture of Vietnamese pagodas of the 17th and 18th centuries, while worshiping Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu – Spectacular spiritual cultural complex on Ba Deo mountain (Ha Long). “Touching” the past Immaculate with the Buddhist spirit and inheriting the long-standing traditional cultural values ​​of the nation, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu is a combination of Vietnamese pagoda architecture in the North in the 17th and 18th centuries and the bright application of create folk visual language. The spiritual cultural complex has a total area of ​​​​about 4,000m2, leading visitors into the space of ancient Vietnamese pagodas through the following items: Tam Quan, Ngu Phuong Bao Thap, Bell Tower, Khanh Lau, Tam Bao, Ancestor House, House model and the two sides of the corridor Ta vu, Huu vu. The image of the lotus – the symbolic flower of Buddhism is vividly represented in the architecture of Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu: from the overall design to the decorative motifs, shapes… In particular, the architectural technique of stacking matches on the roof opens an interesting association with the image of a lotus blooming in a lotus, creating a unique and unique look for Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu. Going to the end of the spiritual and cultural complex, visitors will notice the impressively stylized lotus image on every carved detail; Flexible variations on the decorative motifs on the wooden door, the foot of the column, the wooden beam system… More interestingly, the pillar system on the beam is also placed on the lotus. Seniors or tourists who love ancient architecture will surely be delighted to see the familiar wooden roof frame of the old Northern region in Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu. The artisans recreated to create a special architectural highlight for the spiritual cultural complex on the top of Ba Deo. In the midst of the spacious space of the mountains, the sea, the green pine hills, the comedy roof tiles and the stylized details of the cloud pattern like to lead visitors into the “place of the future”, leaving the world behind. all troubles. Contemplating the peaceful and peaceful meditation space on the top of Ba Deo, Venerable Thich Dao Hien – Member of the Central Executive Council, Deputy Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Ninh province expressed: Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu was newly built, but the architecture still retains the traditional features of Vietnamese Buddhism. This is very valuable in this time “. New imprint in the land of Buddha Prestigious and dignified, surrounded by green pine hills, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu is a new mark “to complement the majestic and poetic landscape of Ha Long Bay” – as shared by Venerable Thich Dao Hien. All works belonging to Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu (except Ngu Phuong Bao Thap) are made entirely of ironwood, making this place one of the few cultural and spiritual works in Vietnam today built from the wood. “ I was very impressed with Dai Hung Bao Dien throne built in a quiet meditation space with bold traditional architectural influences. “, Venerable Thich Duc Thien – Vice President, General Secretary of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha expressed. Inheriting and distilling ancient capital, Tam Bao was built with the shape of the letter Cong (I), two-walled roof architecture. The front hall consists of 5 compartments, the harem includes 3 compartments. The architectural imprints of Vietnamese pagodas in the 17th and 18th centuries are vividly simulated: from the roof frame in the form of “gong rack, stack of ruong” to the comedy nose tile roof, sophisticated stylized rattan motifs… If you have ever been surprised by the ancient and majestic look of famous stupas such as Pho Minh tower (Phu Minh Pagoda, Nam Dinh), Phuoc Duyen tower (Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue), then when you come to Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu, Visitors will not be surprised by the strange design of Ngu Phuong Bao Thap. Standing tall in the open space, Ngu Phuong Bao Thap is a special highlight in the overall architecture of Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu, containing many interesting “cultural codes”. The work is designed according to the model of the five Buddhas, including 5 towers, representing: 5 directions (East, West, South, North, Center), 5 sets (Bao Bo, Lien Hoa Bo, Vajrayana, Karma). Department, Buddha Department) and 5 colors (blue, red, yellow, white, black). The central tower consists of 9 floors, 25.2m high, inside is placed a Buddha image and 4m high scriptures, taken according to the sample of Buddhist scriptures dating from about 1,000 years ago at Nhat Tru Pagoda (Ninh Binh) with the wish of peace. peace for all peoples. Four towers around, each tower consists of 5 floors, 12.1m high. Following the stairs leading to the second floor of the stupa, visitors can zoom in to see Ha Long Bay in the distance. The design simulating the architecture of the ancient Vietnamese pagoda and the elaborately crafted statue system (including 102 phoenixes) is making Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu a destination for visitors to pray for peace and experience rich scenery. extending the pilgrimage route to Quang Ninh – the “ancestral land” of the Truc Lam Zen sect. To get to Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu, visitors can go from the Japanese garden of Sun World Halong Complex through Cau May – a blue steel bridge spanning the gorge. Not only connecting the two hilltops in the Ba Deo range, this special bridge also leads visitors from the Zen space of Phu Tang to the traditional Vietnamese spiritual and cultural space. Visitors will feel like they are walking among rich cultures, with feelings of peace, luck and goodness.

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.