Shakyamuni Buddha… … and Maitreya Buddha Palace are two of the three large palaces at Quynh Lam Pagoda. Quynh Lam Pagoda is said to have a history of construction from the Ly Dynasty and major restorations in the Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties. The stele “Reconstruction and reconstruction of the first Tien Du Son Quynh Lam Pagoda” in front of the present three-door gate shows the history of thousands of years of the pagoda. This stele is 2.46m high, 1.53m wide and 0.25m thick, originally erected in the Ly Dynasty, in the Le Trung Hung period, when the temple was restored, part of the motifs and all illustrations were removed. text of this stele for engraving. This is one of the largest steles of the Ly dynasty still in Quang Ninh. Over time, rain, sun, war, the pagoda became ruins in the mid-twentieth century. The temple has just been restored today and is now one of the largest wooden pagodas in the northern region, built from more than 1,500m3 of ironwood. The magnificence and magnificence of Quynh Pagoda is reflected in the complex of 3 large electric buildings with a total area of ​​more than 1,000m2, rebuilt on the foundation of the old pagoda, with traditional materials, with continuity, selected filter. The Emerald Buddha statue is the highlight of the Luu Ly Buddha Palace of Quynh Lam Pagoda. The outermost large hall is the Shakyamuni Buddha Hall, in addition to many large wooden pillars, there are also two very precious jade wooden columns with a diameter of more than 100cm, with a very pleasant characteristic natural fragrance. The Maitreya Buddha Hall is located in the middle, worshiping the Three Worlds Buddhas. The Buddha Hall of Peace is located at the back. The highlight here is the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni weighing about 3.5 tons, 2.2m high, which was provided by Vingroup with a value of about 20 billion VND. The ancient Quynh Lam pagoda, besides the statue of Maitreya, which is considered the Annam of the Four Great Airs, is also very famous for its steeple. This work is newly built on the old foundation site, with ironwood structural frame. In particular, the large bronze bell hanging here is 200 years old, cast during the restoration and embellishment of the pagoda during the Nguyen Dynasty. The bell of Quynh Lam pagoda was cast from the Nguyen Dynasty. Attached to a long history, Quynh Lam Pagoda saves the names and merits of many monks through the tomb towers still scattered in the temple garden. Especially among them is the ancient stupa built by Zen Master Phap Loa – the second ancestor of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect, to house the remains of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong and Tue posted the tower as the tomb of Zen. Monk Chan Nguyen, who had great merit in restoring the pagoda under Le Trung Hung. This is also the largest tower still in the tower garden. The stone footings and steps are the architectural relics of the ancient Quynh Lam pagoda. In the past, there was a saying “Muong pagoda yard, Quynh pagoda field” referring to the vast wealth and land of the pagoda. Now, although the area is no longer like that, Quynh Pagoda still has a very spacious campus with many kinds of shady trees. Around the temple garden, visitors can see the remaining ancient relics of the temple, giving visitors more emotions. Most of them are the footstones and stone steps from the Ly, Tran and Le dynasties, in which there are two stone mortars that are part of the nine products of lotus flowers in Quynh Lam and a very large lotus platform in the Le Trung period. hung… Quynh Lam from the past and present, no matter what time it is, is still a scenic spot in the East, bringing a special experience to visitors every time they come back.

1. Located at 53 Ton Duc Thang, Soc Trang City, Soc Trang Province, Kh’Leang Pagoda is one of the Khmer pagodas with a long history and the most beautiful architecture in the South. The pagoda was built in 1533, at first it was just a pagoda with thatched roofs. The current architecture dates back to the late 1910s restoration. The pagoda has a campus of 3,825m2, the central work is the main hall divided into three ground steps, each step is about 1 meter high, surrounded by fences, forming internal courtyards. The top floor is where the shrine is located. The entire main block of Kh’Leang pagoda is built by 60 pillars, divided into 6 rows. Inside the main hall, the altar and the place to place the statues are in the two innermost compartments. The centerpiece is a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha meditating on a high pedestal, decorated with many layers of lotus and fire patterns. In addition to the main hall, on the premises of Kh’Leang pagoda, there are other auxiliary structures such as Sala (meeting house), houses of monks, guest houses… With great values ​​of history and architecture The architecture and pagoda have been recognized as a national historical and cultural relic of Vietnam. 2. Located on Van Ngoc Chinh Street in Soc Trang City, Soc Trang Province, Bat Pagoda (also known as Ma Toc Pagoda or Mahatup Pagoda) was started construction in 1569. Since then, the pagoda has been restored many times. , the last major restoration in 2009. This temple has ancient Khmer architecture with the main hall built of bricks, tiled roof, four curved roofs carved with Naga snakes, on top of the roof there is a pointed tower. In the main hall there is a monolithic statue of Shakyamuni Buddha placed on a lotus about 2 meters high and a statue depicting the Buddha riding on the god Muchalinda snake. Outside the main hall of the temple are other buildings such as the sala house, the monk room, the relics tower.. located in the green campus shady with ancient trees, the space is cool and pure. In particular, the temple garden has a lot of bats and crows to live in. This is the origin of the name Bat Pagoda. 3. Located in Dai Tam commune, My Xuyen district, Soc Trang province, Chen Kieu pagoda or Sa Lon pagoda is one of the most unique pagodas in Vietnam. This is a temple of Khmer people, whose original name is Wat Sro Loun or Wat Chro Luong. Over time this name became Salon. The pagoda was first built in 1815 with leaves. In 1969, the pagoda was rebuilt. During the construction process, due to the lack of funds to buy enough decorative ceramic tiles, the monks came up with the initiative to donate broken cups and plates from Buddhist relatives in Phum and squirrels for wall cladding. The pagoda has mobilized Buddhists to donate tons of cups and plates for decoration. Intact cups and plates are left on the wall by the monks, while broken cups and plates are broken down to form floating patterns on the wall. With skill and meticulousness, Khmer artisans have created an extremely unique artistic architecture. Since then, the pagoda is also known by the people by the second name, Chen Kieu Pagoda. Invite readers to watch the video: Charming Non Nuoc Tam Chuc Pagoda | VTV24.

The song resounds in the summer wind: From the Lumbini garden the Buddha was born The fresh carefree flower blooms with the fragrance of the ten directions The city of Kapilavastu, the wind cheered, and the sky was bright People joyfully announce good news Prince Siddhartha was born. Lumbini – The sacred garden was officially recognized by Unesco as a world heritage site in 1997. Lumbini is located on a low hill at the foot of the Himalayas, about 25 kilometers east of the ancient Kapilavastu (now Kapilavastu), about 25 kilometers east of the Indian border. – Nepal 36 kilometers. Through the control gate, leave shoes outside, go inside, see a white building. White building At first, it was very strange to see the white building, but when I went inside, I realized that the building was built around to protect the excavated brick foundation to avoid further destruction. Because the camera could not be used, the crew could not record pictures, and memories could not be redrawn. Next to it is a stone that is said to be the footprints of the crown prince, protected in a glass cage. On the wall there is a stone bas-relief talking about the prince’s birth. Looking at the relief, you will see the queen with her hand on the branch of no concern and the birth of the crown prince on her side. Being able to sit quietly for a few minutes, no matter how far apart, the time apart seems to have not existed. But why this footprint is so respected, the answer lies at the base of the Bodhi tree by the Nile River. Next to the building is a stone pillar built by King Ashoka in 249 BC. King Ashoka Pillar Sit back here to meditate, more than 2500 years have passed, all traces remain, excavated and identified by archaeologists. If the location is not determined, everything is still there, but completely lost in the human mind. Confused about whether one person is present in this life, changing the outlook of many lives, just by saying one thing that everyone knows “blood is red, tears are salty” but it seems that everyone never knew. Called rebirth in the footsteps of Buddha. Following in the footsteps of Buddha… Looking across the lake is the Bodhi tree, formerly the tree of no concern. Legend has it that Queen Mada bathed in the pond, and when she went up to the tree to worry, she gave birth to a crown prince. There is no statue here, perhaps afraid of losing the beauty of the landscape, so the statue of the crown prince died and built another place. Came here without trying to walk a little more, so walking in the noonday sun, the group recorded a more brilliant golden image. Statue of the newborn Buddha Heaven and earth, Unique self. The world necessarily, Birth, aging, sickness and death. There are many ways to explain, if you don’t understand it, it’s okay, the conscious things can’t be separated, let life quietly answer. Is there anything outside the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death? Leaving the garden of Lumbini, went to the city of Kapilavastu (Kapilavastu). Kapilavastu Citadel Kapila city lived peacefully in the life of the first king, who was happy Shakyamuni he had just been born. All the birds sing to celebrate the fragrant flowers and leaves. Bright rays of light shine throughout the mountains and rivers. Tree of no concern so far sentient beings are always reminded, where Lumbini still records how many happy days. Citadel of Ca-pil-la-vai is currently restoring the background of many brick foundations located at the palaces… Passing a place to see the prince standing in front of the room door, silently bid farewell. Once upon a time read Golden light by Uncle Vo Dinh Cuong, the passage about when the crown prince heard the voice: “ The hour has come! The hour has come!” Three times He went out, three times He came back. But the last time with determination, he put the hem of his shirt on his head, pulled back the curtain, and stepped out…” The places where the foundation of the citadel has been excavated, although it has not been determined where, but there is no place here that does not have that image. Go gradually to the gate of the East city, where the prince crossed the city to become ordained. Standing on the ruined brick floor looking to the East, imagine a Kien Trac horse soaring through the city gate like pictures cherished by many people since childhood, a way beyond the ceiling. Not enough time to get to the Anoma River, standing on the city floor and looking at the horizon. “The front is full of dark green water and forest! The majestic scene here makes people shiver: The Anoma River (Anoma) surges and waves. The message on the other side of the bank, each mountain range overlaps. on top of each other. Desolate, desolate, surrounded on all sides. Not a single human footprint has been left here! (Excerpt) Golden light – Vo Dinh Cuong) The Anoma stream undulating green reed banks, Looking at Shakyamuni’s azure water, his heart was steadfast, Come back, let me enjoy the golden light, I have determined to find the bright path to save sentient beings, … Anoma still remembers to set a shining example, We now vow to follow Compassion. Farewell to Kapilavastu, now also go to the East. The direction is sometimes not important, but the destination is in which direction. (Excerpt) “Travel to Indian Relics” – 2019)

The cable car station was built in the style of European classical architecture. Unique religious architectural complex in Japanese style. Coming to Nui Sam Cable Car Tourist Area, visitors can visit the unique architectural complex both on the ground and on the top of the mountain such as: The Cable Car Station is built in the style of European classical architecture. Unique Japanese-style religious architecture, such as Duoc Su Temple, One Pillar Pagoda … combined with colorful Thangka paintings. In addition, the collection of murals with classical European landscapes has a special appeal to young people who love to take unique and strange pictures … From the square you can see the whole Chau Doc city and surrounding areas. At the top of Sam mountain, after visiting the place where the old Lady Chua Xu lived, visitors will admire a series of majestic religious works such as: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, worshiping the Buddha statue made from monolithic jade, Quan Temple The Am Yin Bodhisattva … High square, from here you have the opportunity to see the panoramic view of Chau Doc city and the surrounding areas.

The cable car route to the top of Sam mountain was officially put into operation – Photo: Lam Ngoc Thai. Sam mountain cable car system is equipped with 37 cabins, each cabin with a capacity of 8 passengers, will operate continuously 24/24 from April 21. Mr. Doan Anh Tuan – Project Director of MGA Vietnam Joint Stock Company said that coming to Nui Sam Cable Car Tourist Area, visitors can visit the unique architectural complex both on the ground and on the top of the mountain completely free of charge. fees. These works include: the cable car station was built in the classical European architecture; Unique religious architectural complex in Japanese style such as Duoc Su Temple, One Pillar Pagoda … combined with colorful Thangka paintings … Going to the top of Sam mountain, after visiting the place of Lady Xu, visitors will admire a series of majestic religious works such as: Temple of the Emerald Buddha to worship Buddha Shakyamuni statue made from monolithic jade, Quan The Am Bo Temple Slap; High square, from here you have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic view of Chau Doc city and surrounding areas, relax in the cool, fresh mountain breeze…. Square on top of Sam mountain. Some works for visitors to visit and check in. “In order to create conditions for tourists to experience Sam mountain cable car during the holidays of April 30 and May 1 as well as the National Festival of Via Ba Chua Xu, the company offers a price of 70 thousand dong for children and 90,000 VND for adults (2 ways), 50,000 VND for children and 60,000 VND for adults (one way) ”, Mr. Tuan said.