Temple – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:10:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 Gaochun Old Street, the best-preserved ancient street of Ming and Qing Dynasties in East China, is as famous as Nanjing Confucius Temple https://en.spress.net/gaochun-old-street-the-best-preserved-ancient-street-of-ming-and-qing-dynasties-in-east-china-is-as-famous-as-nanjing-confucius-temple/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:10:40 +0000 https://en.spress.net/gaochun-old-street-the-best-preserved-ancient-street-of-ming-and-qing-dynasties-in-east-china-is-as-famous-as-nanjing-confucius-temple/ If you travel to Nanjing, I believe most people think of the Confucius Temple first. Confucius Temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nanjing and even the whole country, and it is a national 5A tourist attraction with free tickets. It has a very long history and profound Cultural heritage. In Nanjing, there is actually a thousand-year-old street, which not only has a large number of ancient buildings, but also enjoys the reputation of “Nanjing Second Confucius Temple”. It is “Gaochun Old Street”, which is also called Chunxi Old Street because it is located in Chunxi Street, Gaochun District. Gaochun Old Street is a must-visit tourist attraction in Gaochun. It is located in the commercial center of Gaochun District. It is now a national 4A tourist attraction, a famous historical and cultural street in China, and one of the 48 scenic spots in the new Jinling. I visited here a few years ago. You also need to buy tickets, which are now free to the public. The history of Gaochun Old Street can be traced back to the Song Dynasty. At that time, a market was established. It has a long history of more than 900 years. Later, Gaochun Old Street has become the main commercial street here. In addition, the adjacent waterways are developed. Since then, it has become a place where merchants gather and people gather, and it is now a provincial cultural relics protection unit. The ancient buildings in Gaochun Old Street are very well-preserved and large in scale. They are the best-preserved ancient streets in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in East China, enjoying the “Jinling First Ancient Street”, “Jinling Second Confucius Temple” and the “art of ancient architecture” The reputation of “treasure house”. Although its popularity is not very high, it does not affect its value in literary history. As an “old street” for nearly a thousand years, there is naturally an old street. Gaochun Old Street was built under the continuous construction of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for more than 500 years. At the beginning, the old street was 1135 meters long, and now there is more than 800 meters in existence. The cultural level is still the landscape at the humanistic level, which can be found on this old street. During the day, there are endless tourists on Gaochun Old Street, and Gaochun Old Street in the evening is also unique. This is also my favorite time to go shopping in the old street. Unlike the old streets I’ve been to in the past, the texture of Gaochun Old Street is very well preserved. On the stone road with a width of 4.5-5.5 meters, you can clearly see the rouge stone used in the middle part, the pink rouge stone It contrasts sharply with the cyan stone. After hundreds of years of wind, rain, and traffic pressure, it is still very well preserved and very strong. And the old drainage pipes are still in use today, and they are very particular. The stone slabs of the sewer are composed of square and round shapes, fusing the ancients’ idea of ​​”Heaven and Man are one”, and represents the “Heaven and Round Place”. Gaochun Old Street has been a commercial street since ancient times. The commercial atmosphere is very strong. It is still the case today. There are many shops on both sides of the old street. There are as many as 314 shops. The shops are also very distinctive, all of which are building-style. The double-layer brick and wood structure, the building’s cornices and corners, the unique shape, and the simplicity and variety, combine the characteristics of the Huizhou architecture and local architecture in southern Anhui, leaving a deep impression on people. The prosperity of Gaochun Old Street in ancient times benefited from the well-developed rivers here. Guanxi River was one of the busiest rivers in ancient times. It was a water transportation channel. According to historical records, as early as the Song Dynasty, the Guanxi River docked at the Guanxi River. The ship is a few miles long enough to show its economic prosperity. Economic prosperity will certainly promote the precipitation of its culture. Since ancient times, there have been many celebrities in Gaochun Old Street, which also laid the foundation for the profound cultural heritage here. I don’t know, have you ever been to or heard of Gaochun Old Street? What’s your impression of this old street? If you haven’t been, will you come here to check in if you have a chance? Welcome to leave comments.

]]> 27809 The most “girly heart” temple in Thailand is original, and it is pink from the inside to the outside. It has become a popular place for internet celebrities. https://en.spress.net/the-most-girly-heart-temple-in-thailand-is-original-and-it-is-pink-from-the-inside-to-the-outside-it-has-become-a-popular-place-for-internet-celebrities/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:55:11 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-most-girly-heart-temple-in-thailand-is-original-and-it-is-pink-from-the-inside-to-the-outside-it-has-become-a-popular-place-for-internet-celebrities/ With the development of tourism, many Chinese tourists choose to go abroad to see the outside world, which can broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge. The most frequent destination for Chinese is Thailand. Thailand is a country with many famous tourist attractions. For example, in Bangkok, there is a temple with a girl’s heart. I wonder if you have been to it? We together look!

In the suburbs of Bangkok, there is a temple named “Three Elephant Temple” in Chinese. It is located in Samut Prakan, not far from Bangkok’s New International Airport. It can be reached by their light rail. In the eyes of many people, the temple is sacred and solemn, and this temple is quite different. With its bright color appearance and unique architectural style, it quickly attracted many girls and became an Internet celebrity attraction.

The temple is mainly built by sculptures of three-headed gods. When you walk on the side of the road, you can see three 16-storey-high, 250-ton elephants from a distance. They are as lifelike as you can walk into the zoo. The feeling of seeing a real elephant at first glance is the same, but as a landmark of the temple, it is really attractive and adds a lot of popularity to the temple.

The three idols looked around, as if protecting the devout believers. In addition to the unique geographical location, the surrounding area was surrounded by century-old trees, coupled with the colorful flowers, the fragrance rushed out, making people involuntarily intoxicated. It is as if you are in a beautiful castle of your own. Another unique feature of the temple is that it is pink inside and out, full of girls’ hearts. Girls have no resistance to pink, and girls go to a novel place to take pictures and send them to friends. But you have to remember that it is not allowed to take pictures from the place of the three elephants to the place of worship, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstanding. With such a unique temple, people are wondering who is the owner of it? Why did you choose to use this style and color to build this temple? Is she a woman. Men rarely have such thoughts. It is understood that the owner of the “Sanxiang Temple” is a Chinese businessman. In 1993, she hired dozens of peasants and craftsmen, and it took 10 years to complete the construction. Only then did she look like what you see today. If you look closely at this place, you will find that it is not so much a temple as it is a palace. No wonder many tourists choose to visit it twice. I wonder if your friends have traveled to Bangkok, Thailand? What is your impression of Bangkok? Do you know this temple full of girls’ hearts? If you have the opportunity to travel to Bangkok again in the future, would you want to visit here? Welcome everyone to leave a comment!

]]> 27433 Luonan Confucian Temple in Shaanxi, one of the most intact ancient buildings in the northwest, 14 years earlier than the Bell Tower in Xi’an https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian-2/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:20:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian-2/ When it comes to traveling to Shaanxi Province, the first things people think of are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Huashan Mountain, Famen Temple, Huangdi Mausoleum, Huaqing Pool, Daming Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and other attractions. In fact, in addition to these famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, there are many scenic spots with profound historical and cultural backgrounds. Perhaps because there are so many famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, small scenic spots have been ignored, such as the Luonan Confucian Temple I am going to talk about today. It was built in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1370), 14 years earlier than the famous Bell Tower in Xi’an. It is one of the most intact ancient buildings in the Northwest. It was taken in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province in June 2021. Luonan Confucian Temple, also known as Confucian Temple, is located at West Street, Luonan County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province. Luonan County, located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, is known as the “Gateway to the Southeast” of Shaanxi, about 110 kilometers away from Xi’an. According to records, Luonan County is the hometown of Chinese character culture, and the character “Cangjie” was once made here, so Luonan is also known as one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Everyone knows that Confucius is a famous thinker and educator in Chinese history. The ancients built many Confucian temples all over the country to pay tribute to him. However, due to historical changes and wars, there are only a handful of things that can be fully preserved today. Most of the buildings we have seen are post-new imitation buildings. Therefore, the Luonan Confucian Temple can be preserved for more than six hundred years, which is very difficult. It is also its preciousness. Luonan Confucian Temple is located in the downtown area, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, so when you pass by, you can see the antique shapes and golden glazed tiles at a glance, which is particularly conspicuous. Along the road is a tall shadow wall, also known as the Zhaobi Wall, which is a wall facing the gate as a barrier in a large ancient Chinese building. The entire shadow wall is 9.2 meters long, 7.3 meters high, and 0.82 meters thick. It is a rammed base of sanhe earth, which looks quite strong and stable. The biggest feature of the shadow wall is the two patterns in the middle, the front is the inner circle and the outer square “two dragons playing with beads” pattern, the corners are decorated with pink lotus; the back is the inner circle and the outer square “fish and dragon change” pattern, which is quite finely carved and vivid. , Lifelike. Especially the carved dragon, as if about to rush out. It is worth mentioning that among the ancient buildings in the country, apart from the royal courtyard, only the temple of Confucius can carve dragon patterns. On the east and west sides of the screen wall are the gates of rituals, the east is to enter the door, and a wooden plaque of “De Ma Tiandi” hangs on the top; the west is to go out, and the wooden plaque is inlaid with the “Road Crown Ancient and Modern”. It uses a blue brick wall, a wooden gate, and a glazed door top. Tourists who want to visit the Luonan Confucian Temple have to enter the west gate from the east gate. Anyone can enter without a ticket. This is worthy of praise. When you come to the temple, you will see the iconic archway of the Confucian Temple, the “Liexing Gate”. The base of the whole building is made of bluestone slabs, measuring 13.8 meters in length, 4.9 meters in width, and 0.6 meters in height; the archway is 25 meters high and 17.6 meters wide. The overall structure is wooden, with fine and complicated workmanship, rich colors, and rigorous dignity. magnificent. It is understood that the entire lattice star gate is supported by four large wooden pillars, with a total load of 100,000 catties, and has stood for hundreds of years. I marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. The entire Confucian Temple has a total area of ​​3,115 square meters. It is symmetrically laid out on a traditional Chinese central axis, including three courtyards, front, middle and back, with east and west wing rooms on both sides. After passing through the Star Gate, you will see the Halberd Gate in front of you. Don’t look at this gate. In ancient times, it was the supreme symbol of Confucius’ majesty. This door is usually closed, and only opens when the emperor comes up during major celebrations, and not just anyone can pass through it. Behind the halberd gate is the Shinto, leading to the platform and Dacheng Hall. The platform used to be an open-air platform for admiring the moon. It was built of bluestone slabs with stone strips pressed against the edges. Now the platform has become a resting place for Luonan people to relax and enjoy the cool. Just behind the platform is the main building of the Confucian Temple-Dacheng Hall. The whole building is Xieshan single eaves roof, bright seven dark five, 14.85 meters long, 11 meters deep, and five deep. There are 28 bright pillars, corner pillars, and golden pillars all around. Drum-shaped stone foundations are placed under the pillars. There are flower ridges and cornices on the Dacheng Hall, with dragons flying and phoenix dancing. The craftsmanship is quite complicated, and the carvings are detailed and vivid. Luonan Confucian Temple, as the first Confucian Temple in southern Shaanxi, has high architectural artistic value and cultural relic value. It is worth mentioning that the Luonan Confucian Temple is currently the seat of the Luonan County Museum. There are more than 3,400 precious cultural relics in the east and west wing rooms. These include many cultural relics unearthed from the “Luonan Ape Man Cave Site” more than 1 million years ago, as well as a large number of primitive social pottery figurines, Han tile inkstones, Yue Fei calligraphy, Western Zhou bronzes, and treasure pots unearthed within Luonan Precious cultural relics, so a trip to Luonan Confucian Temple is equivalent to walking two scenic spots, and they are all free. This is a good scenic spot to learn about the culture and history of southern Shaanxi, and it is very worthwhile for everyone to take a look.

]]> 27190 This temple in Hubei is a rare combination of five religious buildings and is known as the first wonder of the Han Dynasty Buddhist Temple https://en.spress.net/this-temple-in-hubei-is-a-rare-combination-of-five-religious-buildings-and-is-known-as-the-first-wonder-of-the-han-dynasty-buddhist-temple/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:55:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/this-temple-in-hubei-is-a-rare-combination-of-five-religious-buildings-and-is-known-as-the-first-wonder-of-the-han-dynasty-buddhist-temple/ Wuhan, Hubei, has been a military and commercial center in southern China since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It has a history of 3,500 years. Rich historical and cultural resources have left a large number of natural and cultural attractions in Wuhan. When traveling to Wuhan, in addition to the famous East Lake and Yellow Crane Tower, there are also many historical sites worth seeing in the urban area, and Gude Temple is one of them. Gude Temple, located on Huangpu Road in Hankou, was founded by Master Longxi in the third year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1877). It was originally named Gude Maopeng, which means “good spirits of the ancients, Pudu with virtue”. The temple building we see now was rebuilt and expanded in November 1926 by the later Master Changhong, which lasted 5 years. Since then, the Gude Temple has experienced wars and natural disasters, and only the Yuantong Hall has been preserved intact. Today’s Gude Temple covers an area of ​​nearly 30,000 square meters and has a construction area of ​​nearly 8,000 square meters. Together with Guiyuan Temple, Baotong Temple, and Xilian Temple, they are collectively called the four jungles of Wuhan. Although this large hidden temple in the city is not as famous and area as the Guiyuan Temple, and there is no endless stream of worshippers, it has become the only one in the religious world in Wuhan with its rich exotic architectural style, and it is also rare in the country. Buddhist temple. Many people would think it was a mosque or a Western church when they first saw Gude Temple, but would never have thought that it was actually a Buddhist temple. The architectural style of the temple is ingeniously mixed with the elements of the world’s five major religions. It is completely different from the traditional temples with yellow tiles, red pillars and angled cornices. It is known as “a great wonder of Buddhist resorts” and “the first wonder of Buddhist temples in Han Dynasty”. The beautiful-looking Yuantong Hall is the core building of the whole temple. The temple is modeled after the Ananda Temple in Myanmar. The architectural structure combines ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Catholicism, South Asian and Southeast Asian Buddhist architectural styles, especially the round windows on the walls. It is very similar to the long window and the Christian church, and the pagoda on the top of the pagoda is no different from the cross. In addition, the Yuantong Palace also maintains certain Chinese elements. In addition to the windows inlaid with Eight Diagrams, the eaves also erected the twenty-four gods in Buddhist mythology in accordance with the custom of enshrining ridge beasts in ancient China. The top of the building represents the nine pagodas of the five Buddhas and four bodhisattvas. No matter which direction you look at, you can only see seven of them, which coincides with the Taoist saying of “the seven beaks show and two are hidden.” The Yuantong Palace covers an area of ​​more than 1,000 square meters, and the architectural structure adopts the processing method of traditional Chinese architecture with the shape of “jian” as the space unit. The eighth-level lotus seat enshrines the Buddha Shakyamuni, Amitabha and Medicine Buddha. The architect skillfully used natural lighting to make every beam of light refract just right, presenting the golden light and auspiciousness. As a jungle of Mahayana Buddhism passed down in the Han Dynasty, Gude Temple integrates the three Buddhist schools of Mahayana, Theravada and Tibetan Buddhism. Exquisitely carved lions, white elephants, golden-winged birds, peacocks and other gods and beasts of Southeast Asian Hinayana Buddhist temples can be seen everywhere in the temple. Among them, one of the four-faced Buddha, which was invited from Thailand at a huge investment in 1997, is one of the Buddhas enshrined in Theravada Buddhism. It is said that the wish is very effective. Openness and integration are the foundation for a nation to maintain its vitality. The Gude Temple fully demonstrates the characteristics of Chu culture’s aggressiveness, innovation, and non-rejection of foreign culture. It is worth it whether it is a friend interested in Buddhism or a photography enthusiast. Come here and have a look. Transportation: Take bus No. 3, No. 4, No. 30, No. 509, No. 707, No. 802, and No. 2 city tourist line.

]]> 26865 Luonan Confucian Temple in Shaanxi, one of the most intact ancient buildings in the northwest, 14 years earlier than the Bell Tower in Xi’an https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 22:05:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/luonan-confucian-temple-in-shaanxi-one-of-the-most-intact-ancient-buildings-in-the-northwest-14-years-earlier-than-the-bell-tower-in-xian/ When it comes to traveling to Shaanxi Province, the first thing people think of are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang, Huashan Mountain, Famen Temple, Huangdi Mausoleum, Huaqing Pool, Daming Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and other attractions. In fact, in addition to these famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, there are many scenic spots with profound historical and cultural backgrounds. Perhaps because there are so many famous scenic spots in Shaanxi, small scenic spots have been ignored, such as the Luonan Confucian Temple I am going to talk about today. It was built in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1370), 14 years earlier than the famous Bell Tower in Xi’an. It is one of the most intact ancient buildings in the Northwest. It was taken in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province in June 2021. Luonan Confucian Temple, also known as Confucian Temple, is located at West Street, Luonan County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province. Luonan County, located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, is known as the “Gateway to the Southeast” of Shaanxi, about 110 kilometers away from Xi’an. According to records, Luonan County is the hometown of Chinese culture of Chinese characters. The word “Cangjie” was once made here, so Luonan is also known as one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Everyone knows that Confucius is a famous thinker and educator in Chinese history. The ancients built many Confucian temples all over the country to pay tribute to him. However, due to historical changes and wars, there are only a handful of things that can be fully preserved today. Most of the buildings we have seen are post-new imitation buildings. Therefore, the Luonan Confucian Temple can be preserved in its entirety for more than six hundred years, which is very difficult. It is also its preciousness. Luonan Confucian Temple is located in the downtown area, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, so when you pass by, you can see the antique shapes and golden glazed tiles at a glance, which is particularly conspicuous. Along the road is a tall shadow wall, also known as the Zhaobi Wall, which is a wall facing the gate as a barrier in a large ancient Chinese building. The entire shadow wall is 9.2 meters long, 7.3 meters high, and 0.82 meters thick. It is a rammed base of sanhe earth, which looks quite strong and stable. The biggest feature of the shadow wall is the two patterns in the middle. The front is the inner circle and the outer square with the “two dragons playing bead” pattern with pink lotus on the corners; the back is the inner circle and the outer square with the “fish and dragon change” pattern, which is quite finely carved and vivid. , Lifelike. Especially the carved dragon, as if about to rush out. It is worth mentioning that among the ancient buildings in the country, apart from the royal courtyard, only the temple of Confucius can carve dragon patterns. On the east and west sides of the shadow wall are the gates of rituals. The east is for entering, and a wooden plaque of “De Ma Tiandi” hangs on the top; the west is for going out, and the wooden plaque is inlaid with “Road Crown Ancient and Modern”. It uses a blue brick wall, a wooden gate, and a glazed door top. Tourists who want to visit the Luonan Confucian Temple have to enter the west gate from the east gate. Anyone can enter without a ticket. This is worthy of praise. When you come to the temple, you will see the iconic archway of the Confucian Temple, the “Liexing Gate”. The base of the whole building is made of bluestone slabs, measuring 13.8 meters in length, 4.9 meters in width, and 0.6 meters in height; the archway is 25 meters high and 17.6 meters wide. The overall structure is wooden, with fine and complicated workmanship, rich colors, and rigorous dignity. magnificent. It is understood that the entire lattice star gate is supported by four large wooden pillars, with a total load of 100,000 catties, and has stood for hundreds of years. I marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. The entire Confucian Temple has a total area of ​​3,115 square meters. It is symmetrically laid out on a traditional Chinese central axis, including three courtyards, front, middle and back, with east and west wing rooms on both sides. After passing through the Star Gate, you will see the Halberd Gate in front of you. Don’t look at this gate. In ancient times, it was the supreme symbol of Confucius’ majesty. This door is usually closed, and only opens when the emperor comes up during major celebrations, and not just anyone can pass through it. Behind the halberd gate is the Shinto, leading to the platform and Dacheng Hall. The platform used to be an open-air platform for admiring the moon. It was built of bluestone slabs with stone strips pressed against the edges. Now the platform has become a resting place for Luonan people to relax and enjoy the cool. Just behind the platform is the main building of the Confucian Temple-Dacheng Hall. The whole building is Xieshan single eaves roof, bright seven and dark five, 14.85 meters long, 11 meters deep, and five deep. There are 28 bright pillars, corner pillars, and golden pillars all around. Drum-shaped stone foundations are placed under the pillars. There are flower ridges and cornices on the Dacheng Hall, with dragons flying and phoenix dancing. The craftsmanship is quite complicated, and the carvings are detailed and vivid. Luonan Confucian Temple, as the first Confucian Temple in southern Shaanxi, has high architectural artistic value and cultural relic value. It is worth mentioning that the Luonan Confucian Temple is currently the seat of the Luonan County Museum. There are more than 3,400 precious cultural relics in the east and west wing rooms. These include many cultural relics unearthed from the “Luonan Ape Man Cave Site” more than 1 million years ago, as well as a large number of primitive social pottery figurines, Han tile inkstones, Yue Fei calligraphy, Western Zhou bronzes, and treasure pots unearthed within Luonan Precious cultural relics, so a trip to Luonan Confucian Temple is equivalent to walking two scenic spots, and they are all free. This is a good scenic spot to learn about the culture and history of southern Shaanxi, and it is very worthwhile for everyone to take a walk.

]]> 26832 Admire the space of Vietnamese pagodas in the 17th and 18th centuries at the spiritual complex of Ba Deo peak https://en.spress.net/admire-the-space-of-vietnamese-pagodas-in-the-17th-and-18th-centuries-at-the-spiritual-complex-of-ba-deo-peak/ Sat, 19 Jun 2021 03:21:19 +0000 https://en.spress.net/admire-the-space-of-vietnamese-pagodas-in-the-17th-and-18th-centuries-at-the-spiritual-complex-of-ba-deo-peak/ Visitors have the opportunity to explore the architecture of Vietnamese pagodas in the 17th and 18th centuries, while admiring Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu – a magnificent spiritual cultural complex on Ba Deo mountain (Ha Long).
On the spiritual tourism journey in the Northeast, any Buddhist wants at least once to set foot in Yen Tu, to immerse himself in the “ephemeral realm” at the sacred peak; Or experience the unique mountain road leading to Loi Am Tu – the most sacred temple in Quang Ninh…

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.

]]> 25332 It’s a pity that the thousand-year-old temple that flourished in the depths of the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi has now fallen into decline. https://en.spress.net/its-a-pity-that-the-thousand-year-old-temple-that-flourished-in-the-depths-of-the-qinling-mountains-in-shaanxi-has-now-fallen-into-decline/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:35:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/its-a-pity-that-the-thousand-year-old-temple-that-flourished-in-the-depths-of-the-qinling-mountains-in-shaanxi-has-now-fallen-into-decline/ This is Xiao Yu’s travel diary, stop and go, and watch Shaanxi with me.

When visiting the ancient city of Fengzhou, you can look up at the Xiaocai Temple on Douji Mountain in the opposite Qinling Mountains. I saw many temples lined up on the entire cliff, and there are cave temples embedded in the mountain, majestic, majestic and magnificent. So we decided to visit the ancient city of Fengzhou and go to Xiaocai Temple to find out. PS. For the specific content of the ancient city of Fengzhou, you can read my last travel note:There is an “abandoned” ancient city deep in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi. It used to be prosperous for more than 2,200 years, but now it is only lonely. As a result, while strolling in the ancient city of Fengzhou, I chatted with the local fellow and talked about the next itinerary. The fellow told us sadly: The big Buddha in Xiaocai Temple has been demolished, and there is nothing to look at inside, so there is no need to spend money to go. At that time, I thought that maybe the fellow villagers saw it every day, and I didn’t think this thousand-year-old temple was rare. It wasn’t until we finished visiting the Xiaocai Temple that we understood why the fellow villager was so sorry… Xiaofan Temple was originally an ancient grotto temple, inlaid on the cliffs of Douji Mountain in Qinling Mountains, facing Fengzhou ancient city across the Jialing River. The ancient temple was built in the Western Han Dynasty and prospered in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It has a history of more than 1,400 years. The fame of Xiaoba Temple is related to two celebrities. First, Zhang Guolao, one of the Eight Immortals of Taoism, once lived and practiced here in seclusion, and the Guolao Cave where Zhang Guolao cultivated immortals still remains in the temple; later in the Tang Dynasty, Tang Xuanzong used to pray here for blessings and disasters when he avoided misfortune and history. This ancient grotto temple deep in the Qinling Mountains is well-known. The thousand-year-old ancient temple with such a profound heritage has flourished for a long time, and it has continued to this day. Xiaofan Temple is only more than 10 kilometers away from the county seat of Fengxian County, and is on the side of Provincial Highway 212, the only way from Baoji to Fengxian, so it is very famous and has many tourists. When the tourism development of Feng County is booming, this is also one of the main attractions of the county. But I didn’t expect that when we came again this time, we saw a disaster-eliminating temple that was completely different from what we imagined. Before entering the scenic spot, we noticed the signs on the side of Provincial Highway 212 and the big archway in the scenic square. The names have been changed from the original “Xiaosha Temple” to “Fengzhou Ancient City” and “Ancient Fengzhou”. The introduction to the scenic spot in the square only introduces the ancient city of Fengzhou, without mentioning the Xiaocai Temple. Passing through the archway, the square is empty. The fountain sculpture of Lotus Guanyin seen in the travel notes before seems to have been demolished. Buy a ticket to enter the scenic spot, the original 50 yuan ticket is now 25 yuan. The staff at the scenic spot told us that all halls were closed due to the epidemic. Facts have proved that not only that, but the old temple of Xiaocai Temple (Xiao Temple) that could have been visited has been closed, and Guo Lao Cave can only be viewed from a distance. The area was fenced off. The only area that tourists can reach is the Yaowang Palace. To enter the scenic spot, you need to walk across a long chain bridge across the Jialing River. At the end of the bridge, there is a straight staircase leading to a magnificent hall. On the upper left side of the hall is the cave ruins where Zhang Guolao practiced and lived in seclusion. This is also one of the most filmed places in the entire scenic spot. From the ancient city of Fengzhou, we can see a straight stone staircase from a distance. On the stone staircase is a magnificent hall with magnificent grandeur. However, when I walked closer, I discovered that this stone ladder was no longer accessible, and a large area of ​​mud-rock landslides could be seen in the area on the left (pictured below). So we walked across the suspension bridge, and we walked towards the Yaowang Palace. There are lush vegetation along the way, but there are many construction wastes everywhere, and it looks like it has not been maintained for a long time. We arrived at a scenic spot called “Shenquan of Immortality”. There was originally a waterfall rushing down the stone steps from the mountain, but unfortunately it has dried up now. If there is water, it should be quite spectacular! When I walked to the “Pharmaceutical Hall”, it seemed that the momentum was quite magnificent. Although this hall was renovated in 2008, it is said that the incense has been flourishing. The fellow said that a big Buddha was originally enshrined in it, but unfortunately it has now been demolished. When we came, the gate of the Pharmacist’s Hall was closed and we could only stroll around. As a result, in the core area of ​​the Xiaocai Temple that can only be reached by tourists, there is a scene of decay and dilapidation everywhere. Garbage and waste can be found everywhere and discarded at will. We even have the feeling of an abandoned ancient temple in the mountains. Behind the Yaowang Hall, and on the highest point of Douji Mountain, is Xiaosi, the earliest ancient temple for eliminating disasters. “Xiaosi Morning Bell” is said to be one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Fengxian County. But this time, the road through Xiaosi is closed and tourists can no longer reach it. When turning back from the original path of the Medicine King Hall, we stood on the high platform of the Hall, still amazed by the picture in front of us. Surrounded by the endless Qinling Mountains, the Jialing River flows slowly through the middle. Rows of houses in the ancient city of Fengzhou extend from the banks of the Jialing River to the foot of the Qinling Mountains, looking very magnificent. It also relieved our depressed mood. In less than an hour, we have visited all the sights of Xiaocai Temple that can be visited. Speaking from the heart, Xiaocai Temple has a profound humanistic background, and it also has a unique natural landscape. But now it is like an abandoned scenic spot (although it still holds tickets), and it is full of dilapidated scenes. In the square at the entrance of the scenic spot, it seems that the “elimination temple” is no longer mentioned, only the “Fengzhou ancient city” is mentioned. I don’t know what the next step will be for this thousand-year-old temple in the depths of the Qinling Mountains? If you want to know more about less popular and fun tourist destinations, you are welcome to pay attention to Xiaoyu’s travel diary. Discover more beautiful worlds with Xiaoyu!

]]> 24667 This ancient temple in Gansu is known as the “first famous temple in Longyou” https://en.spress.net/this-ancient-temple-in-gansu-is-known-as-the-first-famous-temple-in-longyou/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:22:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/this-ancient-temple-in-gansu-is-known-as-the-first-famous-temple-in-longyou/ Tianshui, Gansu, was called Qinzhou in ancient times. It is an important birthplace of the Chinese nation and the Chinese civilization. Because the “head of the three emperors” Fuxi created gossip here, it is called “the hometown of Emperor Xi”. The rich historical and cultural resources have left a large number of cultural relics in Tianshui. According to statistics, there are 470 cultural relics protection units in the city. Among them, the two most worthwhile attractions are the Maiji Mountain Grottoes and the Nanguo Temple.

Nanguo Temple, located in Nanshan Pass, Qinzhou District, Tianshui City, is named after being located outside the southern city of Tianshui in ancient times. It has a history of more than 1600 years. The entire temple occupies an area of ​​5.7 hectares, surrounded by verdant trees, fragrant birds and flowers, and beautiful scenery. Although it is only 3 kilometers away from the urban area, there is no trace of it in the urban area. It has the artistic conception of “the ancient temple in the deep mountains”. Unlike most monasteries in China, Nanguo Temple was built from the south to the north, and is divided into three courtyards, the west courtyard, the middle courtyard, and the east courtyard from west to east by three gates. The Temple of Heaven, Bell and Drum Tower, Zen Forest Academy, Du Shaoling Temple, and other buildings are magnificent and solemn. As early as the Tang Dynasty, they have become a famous Buddhist holy site in the northwest region and a place for literati and inkmen to visit. Since ancient times, there has been “the first famous temple in Longyou “The reputation. This ancient temple was built during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and it carries the long history and profound culture of Tianshui. In the second year of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty (759 AD), the poet Du Fu resigned and traveled west with his family members due to the rebellion of Anshi, and lived here for more than three months. , And left behind “Nanguo Temple at the top of the mountain, the water is called the North Flowing Spring. The old tree is empty and the canal is passed on.” and more than one hundred popular poems, which even arouses people’s interest in and yearning for it. Although Tianshui belongs to Gansu Province, it is completely different from Dunhuang in the Gobi Desert in the west. It has a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. It is known as the “Longshang Jiangnan”. Nanguo Temple is also towering with ancient cypresses, fresh and quiet, and has been listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Qinzhou since ancient times, and is known as “Nanshan ancient cypress”. Among them, a “Chunqiu cypress” in front of the Daxiong Hall is divided into three branches, shaped like an axe, and a hackberry tree is parasitic in the trunk, which surprises all viewers. According to textual research, Du Fu’s poem “Nanguo Temple on the mountain top, the water name is the north stream spring. The old tree is empty in the courtyard, and the canal is passed down.” The “old tree” described in the poem refers to this ancient cypress. According to expert inspection, this “Chunqiu cypress” tree is 2300-2500 years old, second only to the ancient cypress of the Huangdi Mausoleum in Shaanxi and the Zhou cypress of Jinci in Shanxi. Because such a wonderful tree is the only one in the country, it has become the only one in the country. The “Treasure of the Town and Temple” of Nanguo Temple. Tianshui is a city with a lot of springs and hot springs. Among them, Beiliuquan, located in front of the Guanyin Hall of the East Courtyard of Nanguo Temple, originally flowed down from Nanshan to the north, hence the name “Beiliuquan”. Later, monks in the monastery built wells and kept springs, and they were named “Qiuchi”, also known as “Nanshan Lingqiu”. For thousands of years, Beiliuquan has been famous for the poem “Nanguo Temple on the top of the mountain, the name of the water is Beiliuquan” written by Du Fu, and is known as the “Crown of Famous Springs on Longshang”. In the thirtieth year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1904), the people of Qinzhou, with their deep feelings for the poet saint, changed the Nanguo Temple East Buddhist Temple to Du Shaoling Temple, and produced the statues of Du Fu and his two sons Zongwen and Zongwu for generations to come. Remember me forever. What is interesting is that the establishment of the poet’s ancestral hall in the Buddhist temple can be called a great wonder of Qinzhou culture, which shows the position of the poet Du Fu in the hearts of Tianshui people. Throughout the ages, Nanguo Temple has attracted many tourists to experience the profound cultural heritage of the thousand-year-old temple. If you have the opportunity, you might as well come here for a walk. Transportation: In Tianshui City, take bus No. 9 and get off at Nanguo Road and walk up the mountain; or take the special line bus of Nanguo Temple Grand Scenic Area, which sets up Nanguo Temple Gate, Xiyuan, Wangjiaping, Songcuiyuan, Nanguo Temple, 10 sites including Nanguo Temple Ruins Museum, Dujiaping, Moon Bay Plaza, Liguan Bay, Nanshan Cloud, etc. The fare is 5 yuan.

]]> 24333 This temple in Gansu is the only temple in China that enshrines a statue of Fuxi and is known as the “first temple in China.” https://en.spress.net/this-temple-in-gansu-is-the-only-temple-in-china-that-enshrines-a-statue-of-fuxi-and-is-known-as-the-first-temple-in-china-2/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:34:13 +0000 https://en.spress.net/this-temple-in-gansu-is-the-only-temple-in-china-that-enshrines-a-statue-of-fuxi-and-is-known-as-the-first-temple-in-china-2/ Tianshui, Gansu, was called Qinzhou in ancient times. It is an important birthplace of the Chinese nation and the Chinese civilization. Because the “head of the three emperors” Fuxi created gossip here, it is called “the hometown of Emperor Xi”. The rich historical and cultural resources have left 470 cultural relics under protection in Tianshui. In addition to the famous Maijishan Grottoes at home and abroad, there are also many scenic spots and historic sites worth seeing in the urban area. Fuxi Temple is one of them.

Tianshui Fuxi Temple, formerly known as Taihao Palace, commonly known as Renzong Temple, is located at No. 110 Fuxi Road, Qinzhou District, Tianshui City. It covers an area of ​​13,000 square meters. It is currently the largest and most well-preserved commemoration of the ancient “Three Emperors” in my country. The Ming dynasty building complex of the Yifuxi clan is also the only temple that enshrines Fuxi statues, and is known as the “first temple in China”. According to records, during the Yuan Dynasty, the “Three Emperors” Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan were highly respected, and Yuan Chengzong Tiemur also ordered all states and counties across the country to build “Three Emperors” temples for worship. The “Three Emperors” Temple in Tianshui was founded in the seventh year of Yuan Zhizheng (1347). In the Ming Dynasty, the “Three Emperors” Temple collapsed. In the 19th year of Chenghua in Ming Dynasty (1483 AD), the locality was on the basis of the original “Three Emperors” temple. Above, the Fuxi Temple was rebuilt. The 64 ancient trees in the courtyard were planted in the Ming Dynasty, symbolizing the number of sixty-four hexagrams, and there are only more than 30 trees left. The local people believe that these ancient trees with strong vitality symbolize health and longevity. Every day, a large number of tourists come to worship and pray for safety. Some patients even cut a paper man and stick it on the tree, light it with incense powder, hoping to get rid of themselves Sickness in related parts. Since Fuxi is the first emperor in ancient history, Fuxi Temple adopts the palace-style building model. The entire building complex is built along the central axis from the north to the south. The archways, gates, yimen, Xiantian hall, Taiji hall and other halls are in order. Arranged and advanced layer by layer, it has a distinctive Chinese traditional architectural art style. The doors and windows of the various halls of Fuxi Temple are carved with auspicious animal patterns such as dragons, phoenixes, cranes, and elk, which have strong local characteristics. In particular, the pair of dragon and phoenix threshold windows in the Taiji Hall are composed of multiple Chinese pine boards spliced ​​into a square. The dragon and the dancing phoenix are carved with open carving techniques. They are the masterpieces of the Tianshui carving technique in the Ming Dynasty wood carving, which is very rare in China. Fuxi is the earliest documented creation god in China. According to ancient records, he invented and created divination and gossip, tied ropes into nets, used to catch birds and hunting, and taught people how to fish and hunt. He was regarded as a Chinese national humanity. First, one of the three emperors. However, although there are many Fuxi temples in China, the Tianshui Fuxi Temple is the only temple in the country where Fuxi statues are enshrined. In the Xiantian Temple, this Ming Dynasty Fuxi clay sculpture painted colossus is 3 meters tall, burly and energetic. The architectural structure of the Xiantian Temple is also worth mentioning. The entire hall is 7 rooms wide, 26.4 meters wide, and 14 meters deep. The beams and columns in the temple are few but thick. The roof truss structure is rigorous. The roof is stretched with troweled beams, making the space more open. , Is considered to be a successful example of China’s early use of the “reduced column method” to build large houses. For hundreds of years, Tianshui area has repeatedly experienced earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above, and this Xiantian Temple has always been safe and sound. According to legend, in ancient times, Fuxi led the tribe to thrive in the Yellow River area. At that time, there was a huge “dragon horse” on the Yellow River that made waves and harmed the people. After seven days and seven nights, Fuxi surrendered it and was inspired by the spots on the back of the dragon horse. He created river pictures and gossip, ended chaos and ignorance, and opened Chinese civilization, and the spirit of dragon horse is also regarded as the incarnation of the descendants of Yan and Huang.

]]> 24286 The ‘flower temple’ is associated with the legend of the 800-year-old priestess thanks to mermaids https://en.spress.net/the-flower-temple-is-associated-with-the-legend-of-the-800-year-old-priestess-thanks-to-mermaids/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:40:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-flower-temple-is-associated-with-the-legend-of-the-800-year-old-priestess-thanks-to-mermaids/ The unique temple is located in a flower-filled valley with an interesting history behind it.
Shiofune Kannon-ji is a shrine with a large campus stretching across a valley on the outskirts of Ome City, Tokyo. The temple is located in a cup-shaped depression with surrounding hills covered with rhododendron bushes.

The construction date of the Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple is still unclear but is estimated to be between 645 and 650 AD, more than 1,300 years old. (Photo: AQUA Geo Graphic) According to legend, a mysterious Buddhist nun known as Yao Bikuni founded the temple by enshrining a wooden thousand-armed Kannon statue in the valley. The nun is said to have lived to be 800 years old. In Japanese mythology, eating mermaid can make a person immortal. This incredible longevity of Yao Bikuni is attributed to the fact that she accidentally ate mermaid meat when she was young. (Photo: Travels With Nano) Shiofune Kannon-ji is hidden in a valley whose entrance is led from the streets of a rural town. During the festival, visitors are greeted by stalls selling food in front of the temple such as ice cream, fried yakisoba noodles or takoyaki octopus cakes. The entrance of the temple is vividly decorated with small lanterns and colorful flags and banners. (Photo: Travels With Nano) The best time to visit Shiofune Kannon-ji is during the azalea blooming season which peaks between mid-April and early May. On this day, many events are organized, such as walking on the mountain. fire that anyone can join. The area around the shrine is home to about 3,000 rhododendron trees of about 100 different species, including rare varieties like the black rhododendron. (Photo: Masayuki Nazaki) The rhododendron bushes on either side of the valley are adorned with beautiful vibrant colors, from pink to red, purple and white. Many paths go down and up through azalea bushes that immerse you in the brilliant colors of the sky. The area at the foot of the large statue of Shiofune Heiwa Kannon offers a view of the entire valley covered with azaleas, contrasting greatly with the gray urban buildings in the distance. (Photo: Kanpai-japan) (Photo: Japanvisitor) (Photo: Japanvisitor) In addition to rhododendrons, the temple is also famous for hydrangeas in June, lilies in July, and September and October is the time of birches. Therefore, the temple is also known as “flower temple”.

]]> 22713 Quynh Lam Pagoda – Ancient beauty of the East https://en.spress.net/quynh-lam-pagoda-ancient-beauty-of-the-east/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:45:15 +0000 https://en.spress.net/quynh-lam-pagoda-ancient-beauty-of-the-east/ Coming to Dong Trieu Town, one of the temples that tourists often come to is Quynh Lam (Trang An ward) – a famous landscape of the land of the ancient East…

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.

]]> 22451 The most mysterious places in Indochina (P2) https://en.spress.net/the-most-mysterious-places-in-indochina-p2-2/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:53:28 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-most-mysterious-places-in-indochina-p2-2/ Indochina has many amazing mysterious places waiting to be discovered. From jungle-swallowed temples to centuries-old abandoned buildings, there are a number of destinations shrouded in mystery that both delight and frighten visitors to explore.
Kbal Spaan, Cambodia

Kbal Spean is an ancient historical archaeological site deep in the jungle, at the edge of the sacred Kulen mountain. Mount Kulen is an important pilgrimage site for Cambodians, about 50 km northeast of Siem Reap. The Kbal Spean is essentially a small river that flows from the top of Mount Kulen down to the fields surrounding the Angkor plain below. The river is a veritable treasure with an uncountable number of lingas (the symbol of the Hindu God Shiva) carved into the riverbed and surrounding rocks, giving it the name “River of a Thousand Lingas” “. The original carvings were made in the late 10th century, early 11th century. Who made them? Nobody know! But they are said to have been commissioned by the Khmer kings. Locals believe that this blessing is a way to keep their land fertile. Bokor Hill, Cambodia Bokor Hill is located atop the remote Damrei mountain in Preah Monivong National Park, about 37km west of the town of Kampot in southern Cambodia. It was built by the French in 1921 as a mountain retreat to escape the sweltering heat of Phnom Penh. It took only 9 months to complete the resort, but a total of 900 people, most of them Cambodian workers, died during construction. Bokor Hill Station was completed in 1925, welcoming the French and Cambodians of the upper class to relax. During its lifetime, it was known for its lavishness and grandeur. Besides the lavish Bokor Palace hotel and casino, there is also a post office, shops, churches and royal apartments. Fifteen years later, in 1940, due to local uprisings by the Khmer Issarak (an anti-French and anti-colonial movement), the colonists left Bokor Hill. In 1962, a casino was built inside the new hotel, several other buildings were also added. In 1972, Bokor Hill station was once again abandoned when the Khmer Rouge captured the area. By now, it has become very dilapidated and locals say the place is “full of ghosts”. Abbot Ayutthaya Buddha, Thailand Thái Before Bangkok, Ayutthaya thrived from the 14th to the 18th centuries – as one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world. After the Myanmar army attack in 1767, Ayutthaya became an abandoned place. They burned the city and destroyed the temples, destroyed sacred statues, destroyed Buddha statues. Unfortunately, the city was never rebuilt or resettled. All that remains are crumbling brick walls, hundreds of abandoned temples and countless headless Buddha statues. A Buddha’s head miraculously “survived”. It is the Buddha on the roots of a tree at Wat Mahathat, also one of the most iconic Buddha statues in Thailand. No one knows for sure how the Buddha’s head got caught in the roots of a tree. One theory is that the head was buried in the ground during times of conflict and was slowly raised by tree roots over the years. Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock, Myanmar Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is found atop Mount Kyaiktiyo in a small town in Mon State, Myanmar. This is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Myanmar. What caught everyone’s attention was the huge golden rock that perched dangerously on the edge of a cliff with more than half of its surface tilted to the outdoors. The rock defied gravity and it looked like it was about to roll down the hill. Pilgrims have flocked to the site for decades. Over the years, the sacred stone has been inlaid with many layers of gold leaf by the devotees to show their respect to accumulate virtue and purify the soul. The Lost City of Mrauk U, Myanmar Mrauk U is a quaint little town in Rakhine State, near the Bangladesh border. It served as the capital of Mrauk U Kingdom from 1430 to 1785. At the time, Mrauk U was an important, wealthy trading city, attracting merchants from the Middle East, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, France and other Asian countries. After the First English War, the kingdom collapsed and the center of commerce was moved to the coastal ports of Sittwe. The Mrauk U of today has been frozen in time with limited accessibility. Forgotten by outsiders, Mrauk U became a “missing city”. Travel to Mrauk U, you will have a trip back in time. Life moves very slowly. Simple houses, small wooden huts scattered throughout the countryside. The main means of transportation are wooden bullock carts, old-fashioned tractors, bicycles and buggies. Similar to Bagan, Mrauk U has a large collection of some 700 ancient temples and pagodas built during the reigns of 49 Arakan kings. Although the site is not as big or majestic as Bagan, it has its own charm. Ancient jungle-covered ruins make a great backdrop for photos, especially at sunrise when the morning mist adds a mystical effect. Temples aren’t the only attraction in Mrauk U. The village offers a chance to explore past life and connect with the local culture. Unlike Bagan, the military government forced people living around the old temples to move to other places, in Mrauk U, people still live and do agriculture here.

]]> 22221 The famous ancient temple in southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou is supported by a red pillar of 228 hewn from whole stone, and a plaque given by Cixi https://en.spress.net/the-famous-ancient-temple-in-southern-sichuan-and-northern-guizhou-is-supported-by-a-red-pillar-of-228-hewn-from-whole-stone-and-a-plaque-given-by-cixi/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:12:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-famous-ancient-temple-in-southern-sichuan-and-northern-guizhou-is-supported-by-a-red-pillar-of-228-hewn-from-whole-stone-and-a-plaque-given-by-cixi/ Speaking of Fawang Temple, many people know that Fawang Temple was built in the 14th year of Emperor Yongping of the Han Ming Dynasty in Dengfeng, Henan Province. Although it feels overshadowed by the Shaolin Temple in the same mountain, the temple is still known as the world’s famous temple according to the victory of Mount Song. One, and there is also an ancient temple of the same name in Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. Although it is not as long as the Dengfeng Fawang Temple, it is also a thousand-year-old temple built during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. This is the scenery of Fenghuang Mountain in Erli Township, Hejiang County. Wat Phra Kaew in the district.

When I first walked into this ancient temple, I felt a different kind of tranquility. The fallen leaves of the mountains are covered with moss. Although there are pilgrims or tourists, I don’t feel any commercial atmosphere. I like to belong This sense of tranquility in ancient temples, “Buddha with meditation” is probably the case. In contrast, some so-called well-known ancient temples charge high tickets, and there are so-called “masters” peddling “lighting magical instruments” everywhere, all of which seem to be vulgar. One of the biggest features of Fawang Temple is on these buildings. Most of these buildings are ancient buildings. If you are careful, you can find that the entire temple is made of red stones, especially the stone pillars supporting the temple, which are all made of stone. There are as many as 228 red stone pillars, and there are exquisite carvings on them. The vastness of its engineering is not common in ancient temple buildings, so it also has the reputation of “the world’s masonry first”. Although Fawang Temple looks quiet, the incense here is very strong. In addition to the large and small incense at the entrance of the Daxiong Hall, there are also many visitors on the candlestick next to it. Why is the incense here so strong? Because in the early Qing Dynasty, it was selected by Zen Master Gao Zu Zhangxue of Linji Buddhism Zen Buddhism to be the Buddhist preaching monastery in southern and northern Sichuan. In the later Qing Emperor Qianlong and Gengshen years, the monk Wen Zhu of Sansheng Temple in Chengdu He also came to Fawang Temple as a host, and even opened a Buddhist academy in 1941. These deeds have made Fawang Temple a famous ancient temple in southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou. Another interesting thing here is that in the tenth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Fawang Temple was merged into the “Ten Fang Jungle”, and the Empress Dowager Cixi personally gave a plaque “Fawang Zen Temple” and a half of Luangyi to escort the Tibetan scriptures back to the temple, so Fawang Temple It can also be said to be a royal monastery. It is said that the reason why Empress Dowager Cixi likes this place so much is precisely because the mountains next to it look like “the phoenix is ​​on top and the dragon is below” from a distance, so she is deeply loved by Cixi, but whether this is a rumor or fact is unclear, but it is true. Whether it’s good or fake, it also adds a little bit of strangeness to the Fawang Temple. There is also a Shimen Museum under Fawang Temple, which is also quite peculiar, because the Shimen collected from various places are placed here, not only in different sizes and styles, but also in various styles, and many door frames also have Exquisite carvings, shuttle back and forth between the stone gates, and a sense of a small maze. If you visit Fawang Temple, don’t miss it. But the road is slippery in rainy days, so beware of wrestling! The picture/text is original by Xia Xia Xia, the travel madman, unauthorized reprinting is prohibited About the author: I have traveled to 500+ cities around the world, and have studied abroad at Oxford University in the UK and Waseda University in Japan, as well as an international volunteer in Sri Lanka. Welcome to continue to pay attention and share with you the food, drink and fun of the world. If you like, remember to like and comment. Or share!

]]> 22106 Admire the temple with a well that never runs dry in Hanoi https://en.spress.net/admire-the-temple-with-a-well-that-never-runs-dry-in-hanoi/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:22:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/admire-the-temple-with-a-well-that-never-runs-dry-in-hanoi/ Not only attracting tourists with unique culture and architecture, Sai Temple (Thuy Lam, Dong Anh, Hanoi) is also attracted by the legend of the well that never runs dry.

Visitors to Sai Temple (Thuy Lam, Dong Anh, Hanoi) are not only surprised with the unique architecture here but also surprised with the small well that never runs out of water, in winter there is always a toad sitting on its mouth. well. Sai Temple is located on Sai mountain, the temple of Taoism Than Tien worshiping Huyen Thien God Tran Vu. This is the largest mountain of the seven sacred mountains that Dieu Son (7 thrones of seven stars), folk legends say that the feng shui of Sai mountain is called “Quy Xa shape”. This place still preserves the original statue of Duc Huyen Thien Tran Vu. According to legend, Huyen Thien Tran Vu is the guardian god of the North, once reincarnated as the son of the king of Tinh Lac (China). According to the Management Board of Sai Temple Relics: The temple dates from the reign of Thuc An Duong Vuong 2,200 years ago. The temple has a close relationship with Co Loa citadel and Quan Thanh temple. The book of Dai Viet historical records toan Thu says: “At that time, Thuc Vuong built a thousand-foot-wide, snail-shaped citadel, so it was called Loa Thanh to fight against the invaders of Trieu Da. This city was built almost finished and fell, the king took it. cause concern, so the army set up an altar to pray to heaven and earth and to miracle rivers and mountains. Thuc Vuong was led by the god Kim Quy (Golden Turtle) to That Dieu Son Mountain to destroy the white chicken (Bach Ke Tinh), so half a month later, the citadel was completed.” The king asked about the cause of the fall, at that time. The golden turtle appeared and said clearly: It is because of the spirit of the mountains and rivers in this region, hiding in That Dieu Son, there is a white rooster that has lived for a thousand years and has become a star. Since ancient times, Sai temple was considered a holy temple to fulfill. Kings and lords for many generations came here to pay their respects, but seeing that traveling wastes money and effort of the people, the king granted a decree for the people. Villagers perform a ceremony to process the fake king. Every year, the procession of the “living king” takes place on 11/1 m of the calendar. Currently, That Dieu Son still prints many ancient imprints, including fairy wells, fairy ponds, horse footprints and beautiful natural scenery created by heaven and earth. In particular, in the Sai temple complex, there is a stone block above which has a small well. The special thing is that the well is only the size of a puddle, but it has been around for a long time and is called Co Tien well. This well is related to the legendary story of the fairies who came to earth to help An Duong Vuong build a snail. The strange thing is that this well is small, but it is located on a rock, the well has water all year round. With beautiful architecture and landscape associated with many legends and historical events of the country, more and more people and tourists come to Sai Temple.

]]> 21804 Admire the unique varieties of lotus flowers in season in Hanoi https://en.spress.net/admire-the-unique-varieties-of-lotus-flowers-in-season-in-hanoi/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:02:17 +0000 https://en.spress.net/admire-the-unique-varieties-of-lotus-flowers-in-season-in-hanoi/ Every year at the beginning of June, Hanoi is adorned with the color and fragrance of lotus flowers. In addition to traditional lotus varieties such as (pink lotus, white lotus), in recent years, many unique lotus varieties have appeared: apple lotus, thousand-petal lotus, Quan Am lotus …

According to Mr. Le Dac Khuong (36 years old, on the left), a household grows lotus in Gia Lam district (Hanoi), currently on the market there are more than 30 different types of lotus, originating from many countries such as Thailand. Lan, China… From a flower that is grown mainly in ponds and lakes in front of temples and pagodas, today lotus has been planted in rockeries, pots, and ceramic vases and has become an elegant hobby of lovers of beauty. pretty. Thousand-petaled lotus, whose scientific name is ultimate-thousand-petals. This is a lotus variety originating from China, flowers all year round, flowers bloom from 8-12 days to fade, strong fragrance. Thousand-petaled lotus is the same lotus that has disappeared. So the lotus has no seeds, on the lotus flower can be counted from 800 to 1,200 petals. This lotus is exactly like a flower bud like two hands facing each other, featuring two brilliant colors (pink, white). The Quan Am Lotus, also known as the Bach Phap Lotus, originates from Thailand. This type of lotus has 2 main colors, white and pink, spherical lotus bud, when blooming, the flower is as big as two hands facing each other. The Quan Yin lotus season starts from April to November of the solar calendar, the blooming time is very long – from the time it begins to bloom to the end, it lasts from 15-20 days. White apple lotus, this species is healthy and flowering. Depending on the temperature and soil quality, the flowers give different colors, when the flowers are close to fading, they give yellow or green nuggets. Lotus Red Dragon Lotus Super, wrong flower, fast growing. The most blooming time is up to 7 days, gradually changing from pink to white. Mild fragrance. Lotus Lucky Pink (lucky pink). Lotus Red Rosy (rose red) When the Red Rosy lotus blooms Uncle Tran Hong Lotus Sen

]]> 21479 What makes the Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu population unique? https://en.spress.net/what-makes-the-bao-hai-linh-thong-tu-population-unique/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:12:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/what-makes-the-bao-hai-linh-thong-tu-population-unique/ Located on the top of Ba Deo (Ha Long), amidst the green pine forest and overlooking the vast bay, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu Buddhist architectural complex with unique ancient Vietnamese pagoda architecture is the highlight of the heart. new spirit to visitors to the heritage area.

With a prime location on the top of Ba Deo, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu offers tourists and Buddhists a sacred and pure spiritual space amidst the green pine forest and far away is the vast fresh bay. Also because of such a rare location, the spiritual architectural complex on the top of Ba Deo has been named Bao Hai Linh by the great monk Thich Tri Tinh – Deputy Head of the Council for the Certification of the Buddhist Church of Vietnam. Thong Tu, with the meaning: a sacred temple located in the middle of a green pine hill, or a treasure to keep the coastal city of Ha Long peaceful and prosperous.
From the complex, visitors can admire Ha Long Bay and a panoramic view of the poetic heritage city embraced by mountains and sea. Bold with the architecture of Vietnamese ancient pagodas of the 17th and 18th centuries, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu is a place where cultural, historical, artistic and Buddhist values ​​are imbued in each construction and design detail. .

Located on a total area of ​​​​4,000m2, the entire complex includes items: Tam Quan, Bell Tower, Lau Khanh, Tam Bao, Ancestral House, Model House, both sides of the corridor left Vu, Huu Vu, Ngu Phuong Bao Thap. All works in the complex, except Ngu Phuong Bao Thap, are made of imported ironwood, bearing the soul and priceless value of the ancient wooden pagodas of the Vietnamese people. This is also one of the few spiritual works in Vietnam built entirely from wood. The traditional wood carving art of his father, with exquisite lines rarely found anywhere else, is the highlight that makes the value of this monumental work. The wooden frame of the roof in the form of “gong rack, stack of bamboos” and decorative motifs, lotus and rattan patterns are delicately stylized, showing creativity, talent and meticulousness in every detail of the buildings. Sculptors make this work. The lotus flower, the image symbolizing the ethereal, escapist and Buddhist philosophy is carved and decorated on the wooden door, the pillars, and the drum system on the beam is also placed on the lotus. The lotus leaf symbol is present on the beams, adorning and creating a diversity and richness in the delicate art of wood decoration at the temple on the top of Ba Deo. Ngu Phuong Bao Thap is a unique highlight placed in the heart of the complex, made of monolithic assembled granite and designed according to the model of the Buddha’s five directions, including 5 towers, representing the 5 directions: East , West, South, North, Center; 5 sets: Bao Bo, Lien Hoa Bo, Kim Cang Bo, Karma Department, Buddha Department; 5 colors: Blue, Red, Yellow, White, Black.

In particular, the central tower consists of 9 floors, 25.2m high, inside is a Buddha image and 4m high scriptures, taken according to the sample of Buddhist scriptures dating from 1000 years ago at Nhat Tru pagoda (Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh). ), with the desire to pray for peace for all people, for the country… 4 towers around each tower consist of 5 floors, 12.1m high.

Zooming in on the view, letting your soul drop into the spacious nature of clouds, sky, sea, mountains and green pine forest from the second floor of the stupa, visitors and Buddhists seem to be dispelling all worries, sorrows, and feeling the peace. peace, tranquility, peace of mind. Referring to the special factors that make Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu’s attraction, it is impossible not to mention a set of 106 statues, which were crafted with great care, of which 66 bronze statues were created according to the archetypes worshiped at temples. Ancient pagodas in the North such as Ba Da Pagoda, Chan Tien Pagoda, King Pagoda, Mia Pagoda, Tay Phuong Pagoda (Hanoi), Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Bac Giang). Through the talented hands of Vietnam’s leading artisans and molded according to the most sophisticated thin-shell molding technology today, the sophisticated statues add to the majestic beauty of the temple. Bringing in precious architectural, cultural and spiritual values ​​and imbued with Vietnamese cultural traditions, the spiritual complex on Ba Deo mountain contributes a unique highlight not to be missed for tourists, on the The tour to Quang Ninh is already very famous with the most attractive and sacred spiritual populations in the North.

]]> 21451 Close-up of rare white lotus flowers at a 600-year-old temple https://en.spress.net/close-up-of-rare-white-lotus-flowers-at-a-600-year-old-temple/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:33:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/close-up-of-rare-white-lotus-flowers-at-a-600-year-old-temple/ Ground lotus species with white flowers, woody plants up to 3m high is available at the ancient temple of Boi Khe (Tam Hung commune, Thanh Oai district, Hanoi). According to the villagers of Boi Khe village, these precious lotus trees have existed for hundreds of years in the temple grounds. This lotus species is different from other lotus species commonly seen growing in the water, which is a woody plant and grown on land. white with yellow pistil.

Land lotus is also known as mountain lotus, Ha Lien Son, Thai Son Moc … originated from South America There are 3 unique white lotus trees in the campus of Boi Khe pagoda This species of lotus is a woody plant grown on land, with shade Boi Khe ancient temple has long been known in addition to its ancient beauty because in the temple there are very beautiful and rare earth lotus species. In particular, this species of lotus also has fruit, its fruit is usually pale pink, large in size and shaped like a pine cone. The flowers are pure white, the petals are thicker and more fragrant than the water lotus Ground lotus can be planted in pots, planted in the garden to decorate because of its beauty, and also have the effect of purifying the air to help fresher. In many places, ground lotus is also chosen to be planted in the temple grounds, but the tree is rarely noticed by people because it rarely flowers. Land lotus blooms from April to June of the lunar calendar, the flower is very durable until 1 week to fade Referring to Boi Khe Pagoda is referring to the earth lotus, a lot of people come here because they are curious about this flower

]]> 20371 Why do Indians worship the ‘goddess Corona’ amid the pandemic? https://en.spress.net/why-do-indians-worship-the-goddess-corona-amid-the-pandemic/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:07:18 +0000 https://en.spress.net/why-do-indians-worship-the-goddess-corona-amid-the-pandemic/ As India struggled with the second wave of Covid-19, some desperate believers with nowhere to turn turned to pray at temples dedicated to the ‘goddess Corona’.
Two “Corona Devi” idols – one made from sandalwood and the other from stone – have been erected at the Kamatchipuri Adhinam temple in the southern city of Coimbatore. Here, monks pray every day to ease the pain that the people of India are suffering.

In this South Asian country, it is easy to find similar shrines dedicated to Covid-19 and other plagues. “Goddess Corona is the only hope” Since the outbreak of the pandemic, India has recorded more than 27 million cases and more than 322,000 deaths from Covid-19. The latest outbreak that began in March has left the country’s health system in crisis because of a lack of hospital beds and oxygen. In states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Assam, women gather near temples or under sacred trees to worship the corona virus, which is realized in the form of a goddess known as “Corona Maa”. . They sit around in a circle and perform rituals, offering milk, coconuts, flowers and sweets to the deity. Some chanted prayers to appease the goddess’ wrath. Bimla Kumari, a resident of Patna, the capital of Bihar state, said: “We are worshiping ‘Corona Maa’ so that our family members remain safe from the virus. The goddess’s wrath will be appeased with offerings, for she is an angry goddess, not a benevolent goddess. The hospitals are overcrowded and the government doesn’t care. So the goddess is our only hope.” After worshiping “Corona Maa” under a banyan tree with his friends, Kumari said “luckily, everyone gathered here today is healthy”. Monks perform a prayer ritual before the god “Corona Devi” at Kamatchipuri Adhinam temple in Coimbatore city to ask for blessings and help people overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: AFP. In India, there is a long tradition that in times of disaster, people turn to faith to alleviate suffering. The worshipers of Sheetla Mata – the goddess of smallpox – believed that she would protect them from the disease by killing the demons believed to cause it. Goddess Sheetla Mata is said to be the reincarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga. A 300-year-old temple in Gurgaon, near New Delhi, is dedicated to this goddess Sheetla Mata. In addition, some other temples specialize in praying for healing. These places worship male deities, for example Vaitheeswaran temple in the town of Mayiladuthurai in the state of Tamil Nadu. Here, devotees pray before the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Mahadeva Temple in Kerala state is where devotees come to cure epilepsy and chronic asthma. In the Tumkur district of neighboring Karnataka state, cancer patients regularly visit the Areyuru Vaidhyanatheshwara temple. They believe that this temple can cure them without treatment with modern medicine. The Pataleshwar Temple in the city of Muradabad, Uttar Pradesh – now closed due to the pandemic – is often a popular destination for people with skin diseases. Many pilgrims come here to ask for blessings by bringing brooms as offerings or sweeping the floors of the temple. Broom shops near temples are usually very expensive on weekends. After offering, most brooms are returned to the seller and continue to be sold to the next person. Elsewhere in the state of Uttar Pradesh, a hand pump at the Jagnewa Hanuman temple pumps up water that many believe has healing powers. Believers believe that a saint touched the pump and infused it with healing powers. They take water in a glass bottle and pour it over the patient’s body in the belief that they will be cured. Anant Kumar, a local, said: ‘My daughter’s chronic asthma – a disease that modern medicine could not cure for many years – disappeared within a month after she took it. water is taken from this manual pump”. Monks worship idols of god Shiva and goddess Parvati at a temple in Prayagraj city, India. Photo: AP. Cultural traditions or superstition? Millions of Indians place their trust in such “healing” temples. Meanwhile, many people are still skeptical about this and think that this is superstition. Harsh Bhagnani, an engineer in Mumbai, said: “Healing temples are just as effective as a placebo for fanatics. Curative therapies should be rooted in modern science and medicine.” Some opponents of these temples argue that the reason people flock here is because the health care system in India is not focused on investment. According to the results of the Human Development Report 2020 of the United Nations Development Program, India ranks 155 out of 167 countries in terms of the number of hospital beds available to meet people’s needs. The country-specific rate is 5 hospital beds and 8.6 doctors per 10,000 population. However, for RP Mitra, a professor of anthropology at Delhi University, these religious rituals are deeply rooted in the Indian subconscious. Indian hospitals are overwhelmed by the second wave of Covid-19, with shortages of hospital beds and medical oxygen. Photo: Reuters. “These temples are a fulcrum, helping believers in times of insecurity, fear, and suffering caused by deadly diseases. The temples can be seen as a supernatural complex.” Professor Mitra analyzed. He said religious people may still want to receive divine blessings and still have faith in modern medicine, as the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive. “Whether it’s traditional Chinese medicine or ancient therapies practiced across countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal or India, religious beliefs have always been incorporated into traditional medicine,” he said. said more. Countries rush to send medical supplies to India Before the request for support from India, some countries rushed to send medical equipment, including ventilators and oxygen generators, to support the South Asian country in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

]]> 20364 Thrilling story in Japan’s ancient long-haired doll shrine https://en.spress.net/thrilling-story-in-japans-ancient-long-haired-doll-shrine/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:39:27 +0000 https://en.spress.net/thrilling-story-in-japans-ancient-long-haired-doll-shrine/ The hair-growing doll is considered one of the most famous horror stories in Japan. More specifically, it is a true story and so far, people can visit and see this creepy doll with their own eyes.
In the world, there are countless stories about dolls that make us shudder just hearing them. People often whisper about dolls with strange abilities or know to do things that no scientist can explain.

Among them, it is impossible to ignore Okiku, also known as “Haunted Doll” in Japan. A series of terrifying phenomena with no explanation happened around this doll. Even though the story happened over 100 years ago, people still shudder at the mention of Okiku dolls. In Japan, people still talk about the legend of a doll that grows hair with the soul of a girl – the ghost doll Okiku. Close-up of Okiku doll that can grow hair There have been many legends about Okiku in the past, but the story that people spread widely is that it was bought by 17-year-old boy – Eikichi Suzuki for his sister in 1918. This doll was bought by her. 3 year old baby Kikuko loves it. Every day no matter where he goes, Kikuko takes it with him and even hugs it when he goes to sleep. After an incident of cold and high fever, little Kikuko passed away. From there, things started to get weird. For the past 100 years, Okiku’s hair has continued to grow, despite being trimmed once a year. If before, Okiku’s hair was just chin-length, now it’s knee-length. Although often cut short, but the hair does not stop growing. They think this is a sign that in the doll there is the soul of the little girl Kikuko. Mannenji temple in Hokkaido In 1938, Kikuko’s family decided to move to another place. They think the best way is to send it to Mannenji temple, in the town of Iwamizawa , Hokkaido. Also share its secrets with the monks. Since then, Okiku has remained in the temple. After hearing the legend of this magical doll, many people came here to see it, but they were not allowed to take pictures. The Okiku doll’s brain continues to grow and it could grow longer if the monks don’t trim it regularly. One of the monks at the temple said he started doing so after having a dream that Okiku asked him to cut her hair. So far, no one can explain why the doll’s hair keeps growing so long. Some sources also believe that the doll’s hair has been tested and concluded that it is a child’s hair, although this information has not been confirmed. The story of the Okiku doll has since become the inspiration for traditional Japanese novels, films and plays. Okiku dolls with their hair growing day by day are placed in the Mannenji temple in Hokkaido. Because dolls still exist to this day and the phenomenon of long hair still occurs. So many people have come up with many theories to try to explain from the scientific point of view this legend. The first hypothesis that came up was that some of the cells weren’t completely dead yet. The hair glue has inadvertently become a source of nutrition for these cells to continue to grow. However, this theory has a flaw that cannot explain why hair can grow to shoulder length. In addition, changes in temperature and humidity from the surrounding environment also lead to rapid hair growth. Besides, it is also said that the long hair is actually because the doll is built with long curls but only reveals a short part, the remaining hair is hidden in the doll’s head. However, these explanations are still not fully convincing because the doll’s hair is in fact neatly combed and tied – something that would not be possible if the doll’s head still had long hair. Although science is very advanced, but because of people’s spiritual beliefs, scientific researchers cannot access to carry out the necessary research to definitively explain the mysterious phenomenon. For that reason, up to now, all explanations have only been hypothesized. Okiku doll’s hair continues to grow and it can grow longer if the monks don’t trim it regularly. One of the monks at the temple said he started doing it after having a dream that Okiku asked him to cut her hair. To this day, no one has been able to explain why the doll’s hair keeps growing so long.

]]> 20324 Few people know that Gia Lai mountain town has a peaceful and beautiful place like being lost in “the land of Phu Tang”. https://en.spress.net/few-people-know-that-gia-lai-mountain-town-has-a-peaceful-and-beautiful-place-like-being-lost-in-the-land-of-phu-tang/ Mon, 31 May 2021 13:05:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/few-people-know-that-gia-lai-mountain-town-has-a-peaceful-and-beautiful-place-like-being-lost-in-the-land-of-phu-tang/ With Chinese Buddhist architecture combined with Japanese, Minh Thanh Pagoda in the heart of Pleiku city brings a peaceful atmosphere with Asian characteristics.
Gia Lai not only has majestic forests, coffee slopes as far as the eye can see, poetic sea and lakes, immense green tea hills, … this land of the Central Highlands also has a unique temple named Minh Thanh.

The pagoda was built in 1964, after the ups and downs of the history of the pagoda, it was restored and put on a new, more beautiful and splendid shirt. Currently, the pagoda has a distinctive and unique oriental beauty from many different architectural backgrounds such as China, Taiwan, Korea, the most prominent of which is Japan with its architecture similar to temples. curved roof, bringing a classic feature. (Photo: alongwalker) Only about 2 km from the city center, Minh Thanh Pagoda is located on a gentle hill on Nguyen Viet Xuan Street. From a distance, you will easily see the curved roofs of the temple amidst the blue sky, white clouds floating. Minh Thanh Pagoda possesses a space and architecture rarely seen in any other temple in the country. Along with mossy patches bearing the traces of time. Embraced by the fanciful mist, the journey to visit the temple will make you feel like you are lost in the land of Phu Tang. (Photo: @hueandsuntravel) The temple yard is quite large and decorated with miniatures, stone statues, carved wooden materials in a very sophisticated way. In addition, the pagoda also has a green space that is reasonably designed with trees to make the atmosphere very fresh and pure. (Photo: 123didulich) Small willow trees droop around the lake, and the whole sky is silhouetted against the water, creating a very poetic scene that makes many people flutter. You will easily see in the small aisles of the temple the mossy walls that have been built for a long time, the interlaced vines walls as a proof of the age of the temple. (Photo: alongwalker) Referring to Minh Thanh Pagoda, it is impossible not to mention the relics stupa with 9 floors 72 m high, the main color is red – bright eye-catching yellow located on the left side of the main hall. This can be considered as the most unique stupa in Vietnam and in the top of the tallest architectural works of Pleiku city. (Photo: @hihii0210) (Photo: wiki-travel) Standing from afar, under the blue sky with golden rays of sunlight, the shimmering stupa appears as a symbol of majesty and reverence. Any guest who sets foot here will be impressed by this unique architecture and think that they are lost in a certain temple of the land of the rising sun of Japan. (Photo: 123didulich) (Photo: @yenretro) (Photo: @tung23096) Those who have come often find it difficult to leave the peaceful beauty of this temple. You can visit Minh Thanh Pagoda at any time of the year. People from far away come to Gia Lai, to Minh Thanh Pagoda to enjoy a little peace, quiet and peace in the misty land of the mountain town.

]]> 19548 My Son Sanctuary was built to be a place of sacrifice? https://en.spress.net/my-son-sanctuary-was-built-to-be-a-place-of-sacrifice-2/ Sun, 30 May 2021 00:25:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/my-son-sanctuary-was-built-to-be-a-place-of-sacrifice-2/ My Son Sanctuary in Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province used to be the place of sacrifices of the Cham Pa dynasty.

My Son Sanctuary is located in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, about 69 km from Da Nang city and near Tra Kieu ancient citadel. My Son Sanctuary is located in a valley about 2 km in diameter, surrounded by hills. My Son Sanctuary includes many temples, once the place of sacrifices of the Champa dynasty. This place is considered one of the main temple centers of Hinduism (Hinduism) in Southeast Asia. In 1999, My Son Sanctuary was selected by UNESCO as one of the world heritages at the 23rd session of the World Heritage Committee according to standard C(ii) as a good example of cultural exchange and according to UNESCO. standard C(iii), the only evidence of the disappearance of Asian civilization. Currently, this place is included in the list of 23 special national monuments of our country. My Son Sanctuary was built in the fourth century. Centuries later, this holy place was supplemented with large and small towers, which became the main relic of Champa culture in Vietnam. In addition to the ceremonial function, My Son Sanctuary is also the cultural and religious center of the Champa dynasties and the burial place of kings and powerful priests. There are about 70 architectural works such as temples, tombs… were built in My Son Sanctuary. These works are built with 2 main materials: stone and fired brick. In it, there is a temple built of stone. It is also the only stone temple of the Cham Pa relics. The main temples in My Son Sanctuary worship Linga and Yoni cultural symbols, the image of Lord Shiva (the protector of the Champa kings). The god worshiped in My Son is Bhadrésvara, who founded the first king line of Amaravati at the end of the 4th century, combined with the name of Shiva, becoming the main religion to worship the god – king and royal ancestors. In 1885, My Son relic was discovered by a group of French soldiers. In 1898-1899, two French researchers, L.Finot and L.de Lajonquière, and architect and archaeologist H. Parmentier came here to study epitaphs and the art of Cham architecture and sculpture. In addition to My Son Sanctuary, Quang Nam province also has the ancient town of Hoi An recognized as a World Cultural Heritage. This is a neighborhood formed from the 16th to 17th centuries, formerly a trading port of the Central region. Up to now, the ancient town of Hoi An still preserves almost the original state of the architectural relics complex, including many types of houses, assembly halls, communal houses, temples, shrines, wells, bridges, ethnic churches, harbors, markets. combined with horizontal and vertical roads to form checkerboard-style squares, a popular model of oriental commercial cities in the Middle Ages.

]]> 19144 Ninh Binh – An ancient land https://en.spress.net/ninh-binh-an-ancient-land/ Fri, 28 May 2021 15:10:11 +0000 https://en.spress.net/ninh-binh-an-ancient-land/ Ninh Binh, a land of genius with unspoiled nature and towering limestone mountains, brings with it the breath of time. Coming to Ninh Binh, not only the charming natural scenery but also discover the ancient beauty imbued with the history of an ancient capital.

Ninh Binh is an ancient land, more than 30,000 years ago, ancient Vietnamese people lived on this land. Through the course of history, the land of Ninh Binh has many changes in name. In the 3rd year of Minh Mang (1822), he changed from Thanh Binh religion to Ninh Binh religion, the name Ninh Binh originated from here, with the meaning of a stable and peaceful land expressing the will to persevere, the spirit of heroism, the feelings of the people of this land. Hoa Lu Festival is held every year – photo CTV The ancient capital of Ninh Binh inherits the historical and cultural heritages of the ancient capital region with more than a thousand years of history. Ninh Binh currently has over 1,000 historical – cultural relics, including 2 special national-level relics, 79 national-ranked relics, 225 provincial-level-ranked relics, and 260 festivals. traditional. “Hoa Lu ancient capital” is the capital of the first centralized feudal state in our country with a heroic history, associated with many ups and downs in the history of Vietnam. Over the past 10 centuries, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital still retains its majesty and contemplation with more than 30 monuments, including the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and the temple of King Le Dai Hanh which are two particularly important monuments to the world. The unique ancient architecture reached the level of virtuosity and sophistication in the art of wood and stone carving in the seventeenth century. Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang Once you set foot here, you can feel every breath of the old dynasties when walking through each monument in Hoa Lu: the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, the temple of King Le Dai Hanh, the temple of the princess. Phat Kim, King Le’s mausoleum, Dinh King’s mausoleum, Co Am pagoda, Cho palace, underground palace. Each architecture is a masterpiece of art with meticulous carvings on many materials, thereby fully depicting the grandeur and prosperity of the ancient citadel. As a charming landscape, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is not only known for its famous scenic spots, but it also has spiritual tourist sites that are frequently visited by domestic and foreign tourists. It is no coincidence that this land was chosen by King Dinh to build the citadel. That must be the place with the back leaning against the mountain, facing the river, surrounded by mountains and hills, forming a solid and impregnable defense position. It has many architectural works of great historical significance, along with traditional festivals handed down until now. In particular, coming to the land of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, in addition to enjoying the charming scenery, this place also has a system of famous spiritual temples. Gate to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Hoa Lu relic area is divided into 3 areas: Special protection zone – This area includes the entire area inside Hoa Lu citadel, with relics such as: Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, temple of King Le Dai Hanh, Tomb of King Dinh and Tomb of King Le…; part of Trang An ecological area and the city wall, underground palace foundation…. The buffer zone includes the landscape area on both sides of Sao Khe river and the complex of Trang An relics, including Am Tien pagoda and cave, communal house and communal house. Yen Trach… The related monuments, although not located in the two regions above, but they played an important role during the Dinh Dynasty, including: Bai Dinh Pagoda, South Gate, Dong Gate, Hoa Lu Cave, Thien Ton Cave, Dinh Temple Bo Linh and the relics of King Dinh worship in Ninh Binh province. Hoa Lu ancient capital has become a particularly important national historical and architectural complex that needs to be preserved very well in Vietnam and is also recognized by UNESCO as one of the four core areas of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trang An World Heritage Site. Along with a thickness of up to more than 1,000 years, this is a place to keep historical relics through the ages. Besides, there are also remnants of ancient citadel, interesting mountains and caves. King Dinh Tien Hoang knew how to fully exploit nature to serve people. This architectural style maximizes human and material savings. Just sealing the cliffs, that is, adding artificial walls to connect the mountains together, there are solid walls. The length of the mountains that make up the nature is about 8 km. There are 13 artificial walls. The length of the artificial walls is about 2 km, the shortest wall is 65 m. Hoa Lu – Trang An Festival is held every year These walls are built with a height of 8 to 10 m, some sections are covered with clay and bricks, and the legs are bundled with bricks; there is a section inside of brickwork, outside of embankment; there is a section filled with rock and soil and a section filled with soil. The citadel is paved with pieces of wood. At present, traces of 13 city walls still exist. The natural city walls are mountain ranges, with tops up to 200 m high like Mong Mang, making the wall of Hoa Lu capital unevenly high, undulating but superficial and majestic. It can be said that Hoa Lu citadel is the wall of creation and people. Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee Pham Quang Ngoc said: “Along with outstanding global values ​​of majestic natural landscape, geomorphological geology and cultural depth, Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh land also marks On the 10th day of the 3rd month of the 3rd month of the year of the year of the Dragon, after defeating and conquering 12 warlords and reunifying the country, Dinh Bo Linh was crowned Emperor and placed the great historical events of the country. The country’s name was Dai Co Viet, the capital was at Hoa Lu, and the era name was Thai Binh – associated with the first centralized feudal state institution in the nation’s history, opening the national legitimacy, was the continuing the national tradition of the Hung Kings.The local cultural and natural heritage values ​​are always preserved, handed down, embellished, and present in the material and spiritual life of the people. of the people, becoming an invaluable resource for today and in the future”. A corner of Trang An taken from above – CTV photo Along with Hoa Lu ancient capital is Bai Dinh pagoda complex with an area of ​​​​539 hectares, including 27 hectares. The ancient Bai Dinh pagoda area has a history of formation from the Dinh dynasty and the 80ha Bai Dinh pagoda area was newly built in 2003, along with many other items. Surrounding the pagoda are tall and magnificent limestone mountain arcs, which harmonize with the pagoda scene to form a massive and dignified work. With the current size of Bai Dinh Pagoda, there are few temples in Vietnam that can match it. The largest gilded bronze Buddha in Asia. The statue of Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus throne and reciting lotus flowers in the main hall in the temple’s Dharma master shrine has been set a record by the Asian Record Center as the continent’s largest gilded bronze Buddha statue. Art program recreating the ancient capital of Hoa Lu With Bai Dinh pagoda, historical and cultural relics of Hoa Lu ancient capital and other relics such as Nhat Tru Pagoda, Thien Ton cave, Bich Dong pagoda, worshiping works dating back hundreds of years have been ranked as heritage sites. Historical site at provincial and national level, Ninh Binh is known as an ancient land, which has attracted the attention of domestic and international tourists. By coming here, visitors can not only discover the unique architectural art of historical sites, but also learn about the roots through historical stories and folk legends associated with each spot. monuments on this land. “In recent years, Ninh Binh tourism has made a breakthrough development, becoming a bright spot voted by many international travel websites as one of the top attractive destinations in Vietnam and the world. Average visitor growth in the period 2010-2019 reached over 11%.In 2019, Ninh Binh welcomed nearly 8 million visitors, creating jobs and sustainable livelihoods for tens of thousands of local people, creating motivation to promote, determine development strategy for many industries and fields, and especially, in 2021, Ninh Binh will continue to host the National Tourism Year, which is both an honor and a responsibility of the Party Committee, the government and the government. The province’s people are also an opportunity to affirm the position and image of Ninh Binh tourism on the tourist map of Vietnam and the world about an ancient land,” added the Chairman of Ninh Binh province.

]]> 18817 Dai Nam tourist area: A place that recreates the 4,000-year history of the Vietnamese nation https://en.spress.net/dai-nam-tourist-area-a-place-that-recreates-the-4000-year-history-of-the-vietnamese-nation/ Fri, 28 May 2021 01:17:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/dai-nam-tourist-area-a-place-that-recreates-the-4000-year-history-of-the-vietnamese-nation/ Dai Nam tourist area or Lac Canh Dai Nam Van Hien (Dai Nam fairy tourism) is a tourist area located in Binh Duong. This tourist area has a scale of up to 450 hectares, with an investment of about 6,000 billion VND.
History of Dai Nam tourist area

1999: Dai Nam tourist area was built in 1999, in which Ngu Hanh Son is the first work built with a length of 252m, inaugurated after 4 years. Dai Nam tourist area is considered as the largest tourist area in Vietnam located in Hiep An ward, City. Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong. Dai Nam tourist area is the largest tourist project in Vietnam, located on 450 hectares of land in Binh Duong In the year 2000: The work items of Stupa and Tower 9 were started construction with a height of 45m, both octagonal in shape. The stupa was inaugurated after 3 years of construction – this is a place of spiritual worship showing the indomitable tradition of the Vietnamese nation Year 2003: Commencement of 5 key projects of Dai Nam, namely Dai Nam Temple, Bao Giang Order, Ngoc Bich Lake, Dai Nam Square September 2, 2005: The Golden Temple was inaugurated and set the record for the largest temple in Vietnam In 2006: Dai Nam tourist area expanded with construction works to diversify sightseeing and entertainment activities including Thanh Dai Nam Hotel, Dai Nam Amusement Park, Dai Nam Zoo, Dai Nam Supermarket South, Dai Nam Sea September 11, 2008: Dai Nam tourist area officially opened to welcome visitors 2016: Expand the scale with the works of Horse Racing, Dog Racing, Motorcycle Racing, Off-Road Racing, Water Motor Racing,… Whose Dai Nam tourist area is? Dai Nam is one of the largest tourist areas in Vietnam with architectural works imbued with national identity. This is the most favorite project of Mr. Huynh Uy Dung (Dung lime kiln) and Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang (Hang Canada). Mr. Huynh Uy Dung and Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hang – Founder of Dai Nam Tourist Area Before 1997, the land of Hiep An – Thu Dau Mot – Binh Duong was a wild land with vacant land or large rubber forests. At this time, Mr. Dung was determined to build this place into the most famous tourist area in Vietnam. It took Mr. Dung 10 years to be able to prepare the facilities because according to him when implementing everything will have to be perfect because this is a spiritual project. In order to be able to implement this project, Mr. Dung even spent money to build a mechanical factory, a brick factory to produce high-quality materials for this project. It is known that the entire Dai Nam Temple area was conceived by Mr. Dung and thought of the perspective, especially directly to direct the implementation of each detailed item of the work. Huge project with a budget of up to trillions of dong Dai Nam Tourist Area project was put into operation in March 1999 and officially opened to welcome guests in November 2008. Although facing many obstacles because of the belief that this project is not economically viable, Mr. Dung is still determined to implement it at all costs because when he is determined to do it, he does not put profit first. . According to Mr. Dung, when building this tourist area is to carry out a mission for the next life with the highlight being Dai Nam Temple, which clearly shows the history of the Vietnamese people through 4,000 years of civilization. This project aims to remind children and grandchildren to always remember their roots and ancestors and try to continue the tradition of building and defending the country of their ancestors. Map of Dai Nam tourist area on an area of ​​450ha In addition, through this Dai Nam Tourist Area, he can help him carry out many volunteer activities to help people and help people. In 2014, the couple decided to deduct Dai Nam’s business profits to establish the Hang Huu charity fund to help diagnose and treat congenital heart disease for poor children across the country. Dai Nam tourist area and outstanding works 450 hectares: Dai Nam tourist area is one of the largest tourist areas in Southeast Asia with many magnificent and magnificent man-made works. 13.5km: The longest wall in Vietnam with 328 rooms – this belongs to the project Wall Thanh Hotel has the longest and only length in Vietnam 5,000m2: This is the work of Kim Dien temple built with a square and round model, the highlight is the worshiping statues, reliefs and worshiping objects inlaid with gold in the ancient architecture of the Ly Dynasty. 252m: The longest artificial mountain range in Vietnam, inhabited by thousands of swiftlets, represents a prosperous land of “good land where birds perch”. 59.5m: This is the highest flag tower in Vietnam with a flagpole shaped like a dragon and a staff symbolizing nobility and nobility 21.6ha: The largest artificial sea model in Vietnam with wave generators as well as seawater with a stable concentration like real sea water 680m: Thrilling game “Roller coaster” is rated as the largest in Vietnam with a length of 680m and a 360-degree circle, transporting 25 passengers within 2.5 minutes. Open Zoo: This is the first open zoo model in Vietnam with a variety of animals such as rhinos, tigers, giraffes, … Tourists ‘criticize’ Dai Nam is too wide, the foot fatigue is not over yet and the sun will break your head Although due to the epidemic situation, it has to be closed, but Dai Nam tourist area still has a great attraction and has not tended to cool down after the hostess had “face-slapping” Vietnamese artists on social networks. Currently, Ms. Hang is holding the role of General Director of Dai Nam Joint Stock Company and after the recent noise, Dai Nam Tourist Area has also received a lot of attention from the online community. Underneath the comment section on posts related to Dai Nam, there are mixed opinions surrounding the issue that this resort is too wide, the legs are tired but still not over, the hot sun will break your head. Dai Nam tourist area is located on an area of ​​450ha and is surrounded by 3 main roads. There are not only temples, swing schools, zoos, but also farms, walking streets, hotels, nurseries, fishing areas,… Dai Nam’s ‘boss’ and the scandals with the Vbiz world In recent days, Ms. Phuong Hang – Dai Nam’s owner is the character who ‘takes the spotlight’ the most on social networks with her ‘face-to-face’ displays of many famous Vietnamese artists such as: Hoai Linh, Dam Vinh Hung , Hong Van, MC Ky Duyen, ex-wife Thanh Bach, singer Vy Oanh,… Hang is not a Vietnamese artist, but a physician Vo Hoang Yen, who fraudulently appropriated up to 200 billion VND of her family’s money as well as charity money and money to build a temple. . Portrait of Mrs. Nguyen Phuong Hang – the owner of Dai Nam is in the spotlight with the “face-slapping” screen of Vietnamese artists At the end of the controversy with Mr. Vo Hoang Yen, Mrs. Hang moved to the people working in showbiz with livestreams that were only named and used “not very nice” words. After the great war with Vbiz artists, Ms. Hang announced that the artists were “forbidden” from filming, taking photos and making scenes at Dai Nam Tourist Area. At the same time, she also eloquently announced that she would end her relationship with artists in Vietnam and did not invite them to Dai Nam for any events. See more: CEO Nguyen Phuong Hang – From the owner Dai Nam to the noise with the Vietnamese artist world

]]> 18708 Khaemweset: The First Egyptologist https://en.spress.net/khaemweset-the-first-egyptologist/ Sat, 22 May 2021 00:40:11 +0000 https://en.spress.net/khaemweset-the-first-egyptologist/ The Egyptian prince Khaemweset was instrumental in the restoration of pyramids and temples over a thousand years old. He was a wise scholar, always dedicated to the study of ancient monuments and documents. In many ways, he is known as the first Egyptologist.
During the golden age of ancient Egypt, the powerful Pharaohs were always trying to extend Egypt’s influence to other lands. Usually, the eldest son of the pharaoh would succeed to the throne. Although the younger sons and daughters of the pharaohs were not rulers, they also played an important role in the history of ancient Egypt. Prominent among them was prince Khaemweset, the fourth son of Pharaoh Ramesses II or Ramesses the Great.

Bust of Prince Khaemweset. Photo: Keith Schengili-Roberts Ramesses II was one of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt from 1279 to 1213 BC. He was the third Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty. He had 50 sons and between 40 and 53 daughters. During this period, Egyptian princes held important positions in the court, such as becoming high priests or commanders of the army, and Khaemweset was no exception. Khaemweset’s childhood is detailed on reliefs in three temples in Nubia. He grew up during a tumultuous period in ancient Egyptian history, when his grandfather and father waged war against the Hittite Empire to restore and expand the territory. During the famous Battle of Kadesh – the battle between Ramesses II and the Hittite king Muwatalli II – Khaemweset was also present and acted as an important assistant to his father. He was even tasked with managing prisoners of war. In temple paintings and hieroglyphs, we see him participating in many other major campaigns such as the Battle of Dapur to conquer Syria and the Siege of Qode. In 1263 BC, Khaemweset became a priest of the Temple of Ptah in Memphis when he was only 18 years old. The priest was a very important position in the temple system. They are responsible for performing sacrifices, worshiping and reciting funeral mantras. As a priest, Khaemweset presided over many important ceremonies, including the embalming and burial of several Apis bulls. This is a sacred animal worshiped in Memphis, because the Egyptians believed that they were the sons of the goddess Hathor. Khaemweset was responsible for overseeing the daily rituals in Memphis, mainly in honor of the god Ptah. He redesigned the Serapeum temple in Saqqara, where Apis bulls were buried. He dug a long and wide tunnel beneath the temple. There are many burial chambers on both sides of the tunnel [một dạng phòng trưng bày], where Apis bulls would be buried in a lavish and rich manner. In 1850, the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette thoroughly excavated the temple of the Serapeum. However, most of the rooms built on Khaemweset’s orders were empty, and most likely they were looted in ancient times. During his time, Khaemweset restored the famous pyramid of Djoser. Photo: Charles James Sharp. Khaemweset left an important mark on the history of ancient Egypt, not only in his time but also in the present day. During his lifetime, he repaired and restored countless temples, ancient ruins, and burial sites. Because the history of Egypt spans many centuries, many old monuments and burial places of early Pharaohs or courtiers are lost and ruined. Khaemweset spent a lot of time and effort identifying their identities and restoring these monuments and structures, making them as magnificent as before. The most prominent of them is the tomb of Pharaoh Shepseskaf [người cai trị Ai Cập khoảng năm 2510 trước Công nguyên]; pyramid of Pharaoh Unas [người trị vì Ai Cập năm 2345–2315 trước Công nguyên]; pyramid of Pharaoh Sahure in the early 25th century BC; Userkaf’s pyramid; and the famous pyramid of Djoser. This is how he revived the history of Egypt and kept it from being forgotten. Khaemweset’s great merits are recorded on the walls of the pyramids he restored. Some hieroglyphic texts also describe him bringing gifts and offerings to the deceased gods and pharaohs. This shows his understanding of the importance of worship in ancient Egypt. In many ways, Khaemweset is known as the first Egyptologist, as well as one of the first archaeologists in history. Miriam Lichtheim, the famous translator of many ancient Egyptian texts, wrote of Khaemweset as follows: “Khaemweset was an archeology enthusiast. As a priest, he inspected many damaged tombs and rebuilt them. We know him as a wise scholar, dedicated to the study of ancient monuments and documents.” So far, archaeologists have not been able to determine Khaemwese’s final resting place. It is also not known exactly when or how he died. He most likely died before his father, around 1225 BC. He was about 55 years old then. During excavations of the Serapeum temple in Saqqara, French archaeologist Auguste Mariette discovered the collapsed part of a tunnel. After blowing away debris with gunpowder, he found a coffin, inside was a mummy with a gold mask that seemed to represent a dead man. The rich jewelry accompanying the mummy all bears the name of Prince Khaemweset, son of Ramesses II. However, this mummy is not human but a mass of myrrh and some scattered bones, most likely belonging to a bull. It is therefore speculated that this mummy was essentially a sacrificial Apis bull. It was created to look like a human body, specifically Prince Khaemweset. This leads scholars to believe that this is not the exact burial place of the prince. After his death, Khaemweset and his deeds lived forever in the memory of the Egyptian people. He became the central figure of several heroic stories in later centuries of Egypt, mainly during the Hellenistic period, such as “Setne Khamwas and Naneferkaptah”, “The Tale of Setne Khamwas”, “The Story of Setne Khamwas”. and Si-Osire”. In these stories, Khaemweset is called Setne Khamwas.

]]> 17180 Chinese tourists climb and carve their names on the bamboo tree of the Shaolin Temple https://en.spress.net/chinese-tourists-climb-and-carve-their-names-on-the-bamboo-tree-of-the-shaolin-temple/ Fri, 21 May 2021 18:13:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/chinese-tourists-climb-and-carve-their-names-on-the-bamboo-tree-of-the-shaolin-temple/ Sights across China have seen a lot of bad behavior by tourists during the past five-day Labor Day holiday.
Some tourists were filmed climbing the ancient city wall in Xi’an city, Shaanxi province, causing some bricks to fall out of place. South China Morning Post reported on 6/5. The video posted on May 2 also shows others pushing their children up to let them play with the relic.

The ancient city wall in Xi’an was built more than 600 years ago. This is a major tourist attraction of the city, next to the terracotta army. Some tourists hang on to the old city wall to take pictures. Photo: Sina. The phenomenon has become so widespread that the monument management has to repair the ancient wall after each wave of visitors, an employee here said. The ancient city wall was built in the early days of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and overlaps the ruins from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the total length is 13.7 km. Therefore, “it is impossible to arrange for employees to stand in one place all day,” said the staff here. In addition to hanging on the wall, visitors here also sit on the railing to take pictures or take off their shoes in public. Similarly, Shaolin Temple, a tourist attraction in Henan province, was also vandalized by some unscrupulous tourists. According to the news site Feidian Videos , a teenage boy was recorded drawing on an ancient stone stele in the temple dating back more than 500 years. Tourists carve their names on bamboo near Shaolin Temple Photo: South China Morning Post. The bamboo stalks near the Shaolin Temple are also graffitied or engraved with words in the form of “A was here” or “A and B 1314” (ie A and B will be together forever). In another video, a group of adults climbs a bamboo trunk and even encourages their children to do the same. When asked why he climbed a bamboo tree, one adult said it was “for exercise”. Facing this situation, the management of tourist attractions has strengthened the handling of “uncivilized” tourists. On May 3, Huangzongyu National Forest Park in Anhui province had to chase away two male guests after they climbed the protective fence of a glass bridge 200 meters above the ground to impress and take photos and transmit messages. local media reported. Despite shouting warnings from other tourists, the two men continued to put on a performance like “Spider-Man”. The management of the ancient city wall in Xi’an is somewhat more creative in preventing dangerous acts. They sent a group of young men dressed as soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to politely warn tourists not to damage the monument. “When we see such guests, our warriors will come and ask them to stop doing that. These people use language as if they were in the Tang Dynasty,” a spokesman for the Xi’an city wall management board told Sohu News .

]]> 17062 Strange ways to handle the ashes of the deceased in the world https://en.spress.net/strange-ways-to-handle-the-ashes-of-the-deceased-in-the-world/ Fri, 21 May 2021 10:50:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/strange-ways-to-handle-the-ashes-of-the-deceased-in-the-world/ Depending on each thought and purpose, many people around the world will choose different ways to handle the ashes of the deceased.
Cremation (also known as incomplete means cremation or cremation) is a form of burial of the dead by cremating the body to get it in a jar, urn or urn, according to wikipedia.

Depending on each religion, ashes after cremation are buried or brought home to worship or sent to places of worship such as pagodas, churches, communal houses, shrines, etc. as a solution to pray for sucess. Place the ashes in the temple In addition to the above forms, some people will scatter the ashes to rivers, lakes, hills and mountains according to the wishes of the deceased. Among the ways of disposing of ashes, scattering ashes is considered the most popular choice in many countries around the world. At that time, relatives will carry the ashes of the deceased and scatter them in the wind, on the ground or in the water (sea, lake, etc.). This is considered a symbolic meaning for the release of the deceased. Families can share memories of the places they went to with the deceased or fulfill their last wishes. Illustration. Scatter ashes into the sea Besides scattering ashes in the wind, many people will choose to keep the ashes of their loved ones and place them in a certain place such as in the house, funeral home, garden, etc. If they want to keep a loved one’s ashes in their own home, some people will scatter the ashes by storing them in an urn and leaving them where they feel most comfortable. Some people will choose to bury the ashes of the deceased through forms such as placing in the ashes storage cabinets provided by the funeral home, at the funeral home. Ashes store In addition, memories at the familiar garden of the family. With that, we always have the feeling that the deceased always exists, always exists around here. The above treatment methods are still considered to be popular in the world. Besides those common ways, there are also some strange and creative ways of storing the ashes of deceased loved ones. According to a source from Vietnamnet, one of them is making jewelry from a small part of the ashes of the deceased. It can be stone, diamond or crystal decoration on rings, bracelets, necklaces. This is considered a creative form of ashes handling that gives the meaning of always wanting to keep the deceased loved one by his side. Use part of the ashes as jewelry. Instead of keeping the ashes in an urn at home, some people will mix the ashes with materials such as lacquer, paint, etc. to paint and hang the picture in their own home.

]]> 16918 Chua Cau has the shape of a bridge, but it doesn’t worship Buddha, so why is it called ‘temple’? https://en.spress.net/chua-cau-has-the-shape-of-a-bridge-but-it-doesnt-worship-buddha-so-why-is-it-called-temple/ Wed, 19 May 2021 11:27:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/chua-cau-has-the-shape-of-a-bridge-but-it-doesnt-worship-buddha-so-why-is-it-called-temple/ It is not difficult to find the check-in photos of visitors with Chua Cau, but to find people who know all the interesting facts about this tourist destination is different.

This bridge was built by Japanese merchants in the early 17th century. Due to the influence of natural disasters, the Covered Bridge has been restored many times and lost Japanese architectural elements, replaced by architecture. Vietnamese-Chinese style architecture. Legend has it that in 1719, Lord Nguyen Phuc Lai visited the pagoda and gifted the pagoda with three words “Lai Van Kieu”, which means “Friends from far away”, as an admiration, praise, and at the same time. Express your love for the scenery here. Around the 17th century, at this time the building was only considered a means of transportation for people. In 1653, people built an additional part of the pagoda, connected to the northern railing, protruding between the bridge, from which the locals called it Chua Cau. Hoi An Bridge Pagoda is called a pagoda, but it does not worship Buddha but worships the North De Tran Vo – a god who protects the country, bringing joy and happiness to people on this land. According to legend, the origin of the Covered Bridge is associated with the legend of the monster Namazu (also known as the Cu) – a sea monster in Japanese legend. This beast has a head in India, a body in Vietnam, and a tail that runs all the way to Japan. So every time it moves, disasters like floods, earthquakes… will happen. Therefore, the temple was built with the meaning of a sword blocking Namazu’s back, preventing it from moving, helping the lives of the people of… all three countries more peaceful. The Covered Bridge is a unique construction in our country, with long historical value, this is also the symbol of Hoi An city in Quang Nam province, so it was chosen to be printed on the VND 20,000 bill. Up to now, the temple seems to have become an invaluable asset, officially chosen as the symbol of Hoi An.

]]> 16147 A word to the rain https://en.spress.net/a-word-to-the-rain/ Mon, 17 May 2021 21:55:13 +0000 https://en.spress.net/a-word-to-the-rain/ Listen to the longing for the rain that has not yet come to melt away. It’s been a long time since the water of the Red River has waved red just like its name suggests. Cloudy sky. The sun awkwardly lit up the golden lights on the water waves. It seems that it is not by chance that Vietnamese people are very fond of red and yellow colors. Temples, temples, shrines, all take these two colors as the main theme. The popular festival of flags fanned through many historical variations of the same two colors. Folk proverbs do not hesitate to talk about the red and yellow color scheme as an aesthetic truth. ‘Beautiful, golden, delicious honey’. And the Vietnamese are proud of their “red-blooded, yellow-skinned” nation as a standard that urges unity of the ideal community.

Illustration (Source: Internet). It’s been raining for over a week. The streets are empty, but in fact, no one is absent. Only a few shops and cars were parked on the sidewalk. New and old raincoats in colorful colors. Vehicles are clean and shiny with original paint colors. The street was clean, not a single stain of dirt from the construction works smeared everywhere. It took a long time to see the familiar asphalt color again. Hanoians for a few years have gotten used to the early mornings of cars spraying water to wash the streets wandering around the street. There is not a single street that does not have a truck carrying soil and sand passing through at night. But there has never been a dedicated vehicle to clean up the scattered sand. Still a few environmental workers wearing reflective yellow stripes early in the morning hunched their backs with dredged shovels. And the sprinkler truck lazily washed the blood-red water down the drain without ever being clean enough. The white shirt of people walking on the street early in the morning always turns into a flower shirt before arriving at work. The rain fell, and the storm was sullen. There were times when it erupted violently and then it was quiet and peaceful. Children going to summer school ride motorbikes behind their parents wearing double raincoats and fidgeting with their heads in adult helmets. A rare moment when children are so close to heaven and earth. Every day, she wears a mask and sunglasses, just like a parent on the street. In front of them, at the end of the way to school is an air-conditioned room with strict discipline like throughout the school year. The bigger the city, the less room there is for them. Looking at the children wandering on the streets at that time, it was not difficult to guess what education they received. Not sure it’s a disadvantage as people think? The night rain hurriedly plucked all the yellow leaves from the crown of the mother-of-pearl tree. Leaving the bright blue dawn on the streets. The pots of willow trees on the balcony on the street suddenly bloomed like fine salt sprinkled lightly on the cool green shirt. Peonies, late lilies, lilies and lilies intermingled with yellow daisies and pastel roses poured down the street. An unexpected unexpected flower season. The faces of people, the faces of flowers are radiant in the clear sky. It’s almost time to go to work in the morning, but people are still held back by the sidewalk flowers. Many of them stop to buy flowers to bring to the office. That’s the way Hanoi people play with flowers. Even though the market pragmatism has crept into every house and alley, flowers still have a very important place around them. No matter where. Many office rooms are now more regular than at home. Wanted to say something to the rain but didn’t know what to say. Had to borrow the lyrics of a talented musician in the long rain country, “I pray the rain pours down on the earth so that the seeds will grow soft …”.

]]> 15621 Reasons you should visit Japan https://en.spress.net/reasons-you-should-visit-japan/ Mon, 17 May 2021 00:55:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/reasons-you-should-visit-japan/ Whether you’ve been to Japan or not, one thing is for sure, the land of the rising sun is full of interesting things and amazing places to explore.

The Sagano Bamboo Forest located in Arashiyama is the second most popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Walking in this bamboo forest makes you feel like you are lost in another world. Although quite crowded during the peak tourist season, it is undeniable that Sagano bamboo forest is a place to visit when coming to this place. Autumn is the best time to visit Hitachi Seaside Park, a popular park on the east coast of Honshu – Japan’s largest island. This is the ideal place for you to have a short break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Hitachi Seaside Park, located northeast of Tokyo, welcomes visitors at any time of the year thanks to its flowers blooming like a colorful picture. September is the ideal time to visit because the flowers are in full bloom but if you like to see Baby Blue Eyes flowers, you should come in April or May. Have you ever wanted to visit the Wisteria tunnel? If so, the Kawachi garden located in the southern part of Kyushu is the destination for you. The Japanese love Wisteria and flowers are the hallmark of Japanese Waka poetry. The best time to visit the garden is at the end of April when the flowers are at their brightest. If you have time to Tokyo, you should spend a day visiting Kawagoe. Kawagoe is famous for its rivers and is often called “little Edo” because the main road here still retains the old atmosphere of towns from the Edo period (1603-1867). Kawagoe Festival is held for 3 days on the third Saturday and Sunday of October. The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is an annual event held in the area of ​​5 lakes around Mount Fuji. Visitors to the festival will be treated to a breathtaking view. That is the beauty of more than 800,000 alternating pink, white and purple flowers covering the field. This festival is usually held between April and June and the best time is every morning. Fushimi Inari Shine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in southern Kyoto that remembers the merits of Inari – the god of rice. The foxes here are said to be messengers of the god Inari so there are many fox statues around the temple. The main attraction for tourists is the thousands of gates of the Shinto Shinto shrine arranged consecutively around the main houses. The Nakasendo Path is a walking path that begins in Kyoto and ends in Edo. Nakasendo means “road through the mountains” and was an important route of the 17th century. To go all the way, it takes you 10 days, walking 3-4 hours each day. It has impressive scenes that contain features of Japan’s long history. Natadera Temple is beautiful at all times, especially in winter. This temple is 1300 years old, founded in 717 by a Buddhist monk. Both the nearby Mount Hakusan and the shrine are popular sacred destinations to this day. If you want a place that has both ancient historical sites and scenic spots, don’t miss Seigantoji Temple. Located in the Wakayama district, Higashimuro, the temple is 3 stories high and next to it is a beautiful waterfall 133 meters high. The Japanese want to preserve their traditions of bamboo and rice cultivation by holding a bamboo light festival in Taketa, Ōita. This event started in 2000 attracting visitors from all over the world who come here to see 20,000 lanterns light up for 3 nights. This festival starts from the third Friday of November. You can always do interesting things in Osaka whether on a warm sunny day or a rainy day. This is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo with unique architecture, bustling nightlife, delicious street food and of course the famous Osaka castle. Hokkaido is Japan’s second largest island located in the north. This place is a vast and wild land with an area 40 times the size of Tokyo but the population is only 1/3 of that. If visiting this fascinating land, be sure to visit the Blue Pond (Aoiike) with its beautiful clear blue water made from natural minerals. Cherry blossoms are one of the most characteristic features of Japan. Every spring, Japan is covered with tender cherry blossom petals. However, if you want to enjoy the beauty of this flower, you need to choose the right time because cherry blossoms only bloom for a few weeks. If you plan to visit Japan, it would be a mistake not to visit one of the country’s most famous natural wonders. Those are Chureito Pagoda and Mount Fuji. From Chureito Pagoda, visitors can admire the breathtaking view of Mount Fuji. This is a temple built in 1963 as a symbol of peace.

]]> 15186 The rain washes the temple https://en.spress.net/the-rain-washes-the-temple/ Thu, 13 May 2021 17:05:11 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-rain-washes-the-temple/ Every year is the same, just before and after Hung Vuong’s death anniversary (March 10 in lunar calendar), Phu Tho rain and fall. They call them clean, cool, and clean rains.
Usually around March 7 to March 9, rain washed the temple to welcome visitors to offer incense to Hung Kings on the main festival day. After the festival, there will be rain again on March 11 to March 13, cleaning the environment to return the sacred beauty to Hung Temple. My grandmother said that the rain to wash the temple was associated with the ritual of “carpentry” in ancient worship beliefs. That is to bathe the statues, the worshiping objects, and the spirit of the temple before conducting the rituals during the festival season. For the purpose of making the space of worship pure and solemn. I don’t know how spoiled what she told me, but the people of My Ancestral land always consider the rain to wash the temple as a blessing and a sacred thing.

Therefore, from the time I was a child, I kept the habit of waiting with her for the March rain as a mysterious interesting thing of nature. Rain can be big, maybe small. Maybe it will rain rain no matter how hot or hot the weather was in the early summer before. The children exclaimed in delight as the rain rained down on the roof, overflowing the yard, soaked in the lush green trees. My grandmother sat on the front porch and sat on the porch to tell us stories. I lay my head on her feet, limping to hear her sound mixed in the rain. Ha Temple gradually appeared in my mind, about the place where Au Co’s mother was born, wrapped in a hundred eggs, and hatched a hundred children. Trung Temple is the place where the Hung Kings, the Lac servants and the Lac generals travel to admire the natural scenery, meet to discuss water. Thuong Temple is located on the top of Hung Mountain, looks like a dragon head facing the south. Dragon body meanders into Van mountain, Tran mountain, together with Hung mountain to form three peaks “forbidden three mountains”. Through her story, every tree, pine, brown parashorea, persimmon … that grows naturally in the national forest of Hung Temple has its soul. Since they were seeds, they have been cherished by many historical strata and are witnesses of many ups and downs of the nation. Her eyes looked far away in the rain, her mouth humming: “Newly built this year / The girl who often sings this period sing / March to the temple / Remember the anniversary of the death of the four thousand years of this year / Walk around the scenery of the sky and clouds / Lot, Da, Tam Dao also turned around. … “ Lac and Hong descendants during Hung Vuong’s death anniversary – Hung Temple Festival 2019. Photo: Phu Tho Newspaper. My grandmother passed away for a long time. For years I have waited for the rain to wash the temple as if waiting for the memories of her to wake up. She often opened the lid of the big jars placed in the corner of the yard to catch rain and ask for fortune. That rainwater she brought to make tea for him to drink. Because the rain to wash the temple is usually showers, the water is clear and sweet. Combining with spring tea buds that are both bold and fragrant can afternoon the enjoyment of his tea. Moreover to her every drop of rain to wash the temple is precious. Because it is associated with a sacred and mysterious spiritual phenomenon. She used to say: “Rain makes your face cool. The rain permeates the field ”. She laughed dryly, including a lifetime of serenity. During the last trip of her life, a rain of washing the temple sent her off to the afterlife. I sat back with betel and betel still smelled of new lime, but I missed her so hard. Now every month of the third lunar month I have the opportunity to visit my house, and I often stand on the porch for a long time to remember the old years. Before my eyes appeared the image of her sitting watching the rain, chewing betel and eating her mouth carefully with a knife: “Everywhere, descendants of three times / People who pray for blessings, those who go to pray for fortune / Do prayers like anyone / Please remember the tenth of March”.

]]> 13859 Trung Son Tu: The sacred temple is located in the direction of the sea in Ninh Thuan https://en.spress.net/trung-son-tu-the-sacred-temple-is-located-in-the-direction-of-the-sea-in-ninh-thuan/ Sun, 02 May 2021 07:23:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/trung-son-tu-the-sacred-temple-is-located-in-the-direction-of-the-sea-in-ninh-thuan/ At first, Trung Son Tu was just a simple Buddhist worship house on Da Chong mountain, Ninh Thuan. After 1975, the abbot has been repaired and built, becoming a unique architectural cluster today.

The Buddha statues at Trung Son Tu (Photo: Phuong Anh / Vietnam +) Less than 5km from the center of Phan Rang-Thap Cham city to the northeast, Trung Son pagoda is an architectural work with majestic and poetic beauty, located on the slopes of Da Chong Mountain. This is one of the most famous sights in Ninh Thuan today. Initially, the pagoda was just a simple temple worshiping Buddha in the mountains. After 1975, the monk and the Buddhists from near and far raised money and effort to build. Over the years, the pagoda was planned and added a number of new works. Different from many temples and pagodas Trung Son dwell on a prime position. Each architectural line of the temple exudes the characteristic of the land full of sunshine and wind. From the top of Da Chong mountain, just zoom in in the Southeast directions to see the city Phan Rang-Thap Cham , Binh Son beach, Ninh Chu beach, Ninh Chu bridge, Nai market, Dam Vua … all are famous tourist destinations of Ninh Thuan. The other direction is simple images, but bold cultural identity of the land Ninh Thuan sunny and windy like rice fields, vine trusses, Dinh river and peaceful roads passing through villages. On the full moon days or on holidays, tourists flock here a lot, not just to temple ceremony We wish luck and peace but also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the pagoda and nature from the top of the mountain./.

]]> 10969 What happens to you while sleeping without a pillow? https://en.spress.net/what-happens-to-you-while-sleeping-without-a-pillow/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:32:11 +0000 https://en.spress.net/what-happens-to-you-while-sleeping-without-a-pillow/ You should practice the above routine to reduce acne, wrinkles and prevent back pain.

1. Wrinkle reduction: Medical News Today says studies have shown pillows to compress the skin while sleeping, especially in people on their stomach or on their backs. Over time will cause wrinkles and other signs of aging. In the beginning, sleeping without a pillow can make you uncomfortable, but it has many benefits in the long run. Image: napodpktor. 2. Prevent back pain: The shape and size of many pillows can lead to an unnatural sleeping position. If you are new to not using pillows, choose a thin, light product for spinal alignment. Image: mattress express. 3. Avoid neck pain: If you don’t use a pillow, your head will be in a natural position. This helps prevent damage to nerves and muscles, helping you to experience less pain. In addition, pillows that are too soft also disrupt blood circulation to the neck, causing discomfort. Image: marylandpainandwellnesscenter. 4. Prevent acne: Acne is the result of dirt and oil build up on the face of the face clog pores. During sleep, your face will often stick to your pillow. Because pillows can become a breeding ground for bacteria, the skin condition worsens. Therefore, you should wash all pillowcases and sheets regularly. Image: skinclinics. 5. Skin is smoother: Your body needs to be hydrated to make your skin plump. However, cotton pillowcases can absorb the nutrients on your skin and make your skin less healthy. So, practice the habit of sleeping without using pillows to help smooth skin. Image: into the gloss. 6. Reduce skin irritation: If you have sensitive, acne-prone skin, sleeping on cotton pillows may not be the best option. Too coarse material rubs on the skin causing irritation, aggravating existing skin conditions. Therefore, you should switch to silk fabric instead if you are new to not using pillows while sleeping. Image: sesderma. Why are you prone to acne? Certain daily habits can cause breakouts, affecting your appearance.

]]> 10376 Promote tourism potential of Tay Son masterpiece land https://en.spress.net/promote-tourism-potential-of-tay-son-masterpiece-land/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:27:20 +0000 https://en.spress.net/promote-tourism-potential-of-tay-son-masterpiece-land/ According to Mr. Dang Bao Toan, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Tay Son district, Binh Dinh, two special national-level monuments have great potential for the district to develop tourism towards historical and cultural relics.

Tay Son temple is three masterpieces. (Source: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism) Tay Son district (Binh Dinh) has 20 historical sites scenic spots, including two special national-level monuments and seven scenic spots related to the Tay Son dynasty associated with the hero’s name Quang Trung-Nguyen Hue . Therefore, Tay Son has many potentials for developing historical tourism, scenic spots associated with the culture of the land of heroic martial arts. Binh Dinh has two special national-level monuments located in Tay Son district. It is the Tay Son temple of the three masterpieces and the Duong Long tower. Duong Long tower bears a strong mark on the sophisticated architecture of the Cham Pa culture while the Tay Son temple in Tam master has many historical and cultural values ​​of a heroic dynasty of the Vietnamese people. According to Mr. Dang Bao Toan, Head of Culture and Information Department Tay Son district , two special national-level monuments have great potential for the district to develop tourism in the direction of historical and cultural relics. “From these two monuments, we will create a highlight to build, connect into tours, chain tours in the area,” said Toan. However, at present, the promotion, calling for investment, attracting economic sectors inside and outside Tay Son district to participate in investment in tourism development is limited. The connection of routes, tours with travel businesses is not much. Mr. Toan said that Tay Son souvenir products are still monotonous, not specific. The locality has not yet formed concentrated tourist, trade and service areas. Meanwhile, the number of tourists staying in the district is low. Infrastructure for tourism development has not met the requirements. In addition to the two special national-level monuments, Tay Son also has many scenic spots to develop many types of tourism. Ham Ho scenic for example is the origin of a tributary of the Kon river with majestic mountains. Ham Ho scenic spot currently has a unit in investment and development of tourism. By taking full advantage of the natural advantages and knowing how to create a new highlight, this place has attracted thousands of tourists every day. Ms. Lu Thi Anh Thu, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said: “The scene in Ham Ho tourist area retains pristine natural values, with rivers and forests. The move to visit the resort by boat through streams has made me feel quite new and attractive. ” Ham Ho still has great potential to organize impressive tours. Mr. Phan Thanh Nhien, coach in the field of adventure sports from Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, said: “I have some ideas for this area to attract and experience more. It is a zipline slide system to admire the stream from above and create a sense of excitement for visitors. ” Besides, Tay Son also has many cultural values ​​that can be built into typical tourism products of the locality. These are traditional martial arts performances, Tay Son drums, Dong Da festival. In the direction of developing tourism to become a key economic sector, Tay Son district has proposed solutions to further embellish historical relic values ​​in the area. At the same time, the district prioritizes the investment in the construction of traffic infrastructure to connect the special national-level historical sites with other historical, cultural and scenic spots in the area. Mr. Phan Chi Hung, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tay Son district, said that in addition to building infrastructure and calling on investors, the district focuses on developing a variety of souvenir products so that when visitors come to visit, Tourists will have souvenirs and always remember this masterpiece place./.

]]> 9716 The second largest temple in Bali, the view of Tallinn is extremely magnificent, but few people know it deeply in the boudoir https://en.spress.net/the-second-largest-temple-in-bali-the-view-of-tallinn-is-extremely-magnificent-but-few-people-know-it-deeply-in-the-boudoir/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:03:24 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-second-largest-temple-in-bali-the-view-of-tallinn-is-extremely-magnificent-but-few-people-know-it-deeply-in-the-boudoir/ The mother temple, also called Taman Ayun Temple, is the second largest temple in Bali and the royal altar of the Mengwei Kingdom.

This is a garden-style temple. It was built in 1634 and renovated in 1937. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 2012.

The overall scale of the temple is small, small and exquisite. The biggest feature is that it is surrounded by a moat, which represents the “sacred mountain floating on the milk river” in Hindu teachings. The gates of the mother temple are built with red bricks, and the top is decorated with stone bricks in a mountain-like shape. Each floor is carved with several small statues. The gray-stained stone bricks and sculptures show its centuries of vicissitudes. The temple has two courtyards at the front and rear. The entrance is a large lawn, beautiful gardens and exquisite fountains. The inner courtyard is a variety of sacrificial altars. There are many sacrificial towers and 29 ancestral gods in the temple. Tourists cannot enter the temple to visit. You can only take pictures on the periphery.

The mother temple is famous for its magnificent Tallinn, and the neatly arranged Hindu towers look exceptionally solemn in the twilight. The highest of the shrines has 11 floors, which symbolizes the power of Mount Agung. Compared with other crowded temples, this quietness has more shocking power.

Tips

Address: Jalan Ayodya, Mengwi, Bali

Time: 8:00-18:00

Tickets: Adults 15,000Rp, children 7,500Rp

]]> 9528 Traveling in Chengdu: Visiting the free temple and drinking Zen tea to watch a show, wondering why Qingyang Palace costs 10 yuan for the entrance fee https://en.spress.net/traveling-in-chengdu-visiting-the-free-temple-and-drinking-zen-tea-to-watch-a-show-wondering-why-qingyang-palace-costs-10-yuan-for-the-entrance-fee/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:46:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/traveling-in-chengdu-visiting-the-free-temple-and-drinking-zen-tea-to-watch-a-show-wondering-why-qingyang-palace-costs-10-yuan-for-the-entrance-fee/ After returning from Tibet, I decided to rest for a few days in Chengdu. This trip to Sichuan and Tibet was fast-paced and felt very hard, so I wanted to rest for a few days.

Chengdu is an important town in Southwest my country. In recent years, it has developed rapidly, its economy is getting better and better, and its urban construction is also changing with each passing day. In recent years, it has also been doing well in tourism and has become a popular tourist city with a high status in tourism. The top of the list. So after staying in Chengdu, I most want to eat Sichuan Sichuan food, just walk around. 1. I visited Daci Temple in Chengdu first. It feels very similar to Jing’an Temple in Shanghai, but there is no charge here. Daci Temple is located in the downtown area of ​​Chengdu, which can be called the center of Chengdu’s city center. Daci Temple is also an ancient temple with a long history. It is said that Master Xuanzang was ordained in this temple and is also known as “Aurora The first jungle”. This monastery is very large and is located in the city center, so there are many tourists, many letters and incense. In fact, I have been here in 2015, and I am still familiar with it. Especially after a few years, there have been some new buildings and changes in the temple, but the temple is still free. Do not buy tickets. This reminds me of the Jing’an Temple that I visited during my visit to Shanghai in January. The two are very similar. Both are in the downtown area, but the Jing’an Temple costs 50 yuan, which feels a bit too much. So I think Daci Temple is more friendly to the people, there are many tourists, the incense is also prosperous, the temple is beautiful, it is worth seeing. 2. When visiting Daci Temple in Chengdu, I did not expect that there is a very good tea shop: Daci Tea Garden. There is an important common people’s culture in Chengdu, that is, tea culture. Therefore, there are many tea shops in Chengdu, and you will even see many tea stalls on the street. There is also a tea shop in Daci Temple: Daci Tea Garden. The tea garden is located in the Daci Temple. The environment is very good and quiet. There are several kinds of tea, and the quality is good. The price is 30 yuan per person, which is small and expensive. There happened to be a performance that day. I thought it was a Sichuan opera at first, but it said “Sichuan Qingyin” on the stage. I don’t know what it was. Later, the staff told me that there would be performances only on Wednesdays. I was lucky enough to encounter it. Daci Temple is located in the central area of ​​Chengdu. Tickets are not required here. The environment is very good. Friends who recommend to visit Chengdu should come to see it. And drinking a cup of tea, listening to Sichuan music, Sichuan music, holding a bowl of tea, and with the ups and downs of the music, it must be a good choice and taste the life of the Shu people. Anyway, I sat all afternoon and poured some tea… 3. Checking in Taikoo Li, I did not expect that Apple and Nike stores are still very popular. After visiting Daci Temple, I had an afternoon tea, and then went to visit the famous Taikoo Li in Chengdu. This is definitely a high-end consumer place. Visitors need to take their temperature and show their health code when entering the streets. Although there are not many people, there seems to be business in each store. You can also see the consumption pattern in Chengdu. There are a lot of famous brand stores here, and world-class luxury brands are also particularly conspicuous and dazzling. The most eye-catching ones are Apple and Nike stores, which have a lot of customers. I am a little bit emotional when I think of boycotting them not long ago. But I am not interested in this kind of place, mainly because my consumption ability can’t keep up, so I go around and watch the flowers. Even if I have been there, I don’t know if others have my “check in” mentality. Finally, I went to the surrounding “Long Chaoshou” and ate a bowl of won stew, and came back beautifully… 4. Many temples in Chengdu do not charge any fees. Why does Qingyang Palace require 10 yuan tickets? In Chengdu for two days, there is no charge for visiting Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, but you still have to buy a 10 yuan ticket to visit Qingyang Palace. Qingyang Palace is a Taoist site. It was built here very early, but it was repeatedly destroyed by wars. The existing buildings were all built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. I visited here in the winter six years ago. At that time, the ginkgo trees in the garden were very beautiful. I stayed for a long time and took a lot of photos. At that time, Qingyang Palace collected tickets. I didn’t expect to keep collecting it like this. Is the fee a Taoist venue? This time, because I was already familiar with it, I felt that there was no major change, so I didn’t stay too much. The biggest change here is that there is more room for drinking tea and there are more people, but instead of drinking tea here, I chose to go to Wenshu Monastery for tea. There are two monasteries that do not charge, Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery. Tea was paid 30 yuan and 18 yuan, while Qingyang Palace only cost 10 yuan to buy tickets. Later, someone said that although Qingyang Palace accepts tickets, the tea inside is cheap. Unfortunately, I didn’t taste it. I don’t know the specific taste and price. Who knows why the Qingyang Palace continues to accept tickets? Some people say that the incense of teaching Buddhism is very strong, so Qingyang Palace is not rich, maintenance and management need money, and the 10 yuan ticket is not much, everyone can accept it, right? 5. Chengdu Wenshu Monastery is a provincial-level cultural preservation unit, but there is no charge here, and visitors can enter at will. As mentioned earlier, Daci Temple does not charge tickets, and there is also an important monastery called Wenshu Monastery, which does not charge any fees. Wenshu Monastery is located in Qingyang District, Chengdu, and was built during the Daye Period of the Sui Dynasty (605-617). It was rebuilt in the thirty-sixth year of Kangxi (1697) and renamed Wenshu Monastery. It is one of the national key Buddhist temples designated by the State Council, the first of the four major Buddhist forests on the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, and a key cultural relics protection unit in Sichuan Province. In fact, there is a place for relaxing tea here, the price is lower than that of Daci Temple (maybe there is a reason for the performance). I sat down and asked for high mountain green tea for 18 yuan. It feels so-so, the most ordinary tea. It’s even lower while drinking. In addition to the environment, the service here is also poor. You have to make your own tea, which means you will be given a set of tea sets and a bag of tea after you pay, and then you will find a seat and make tea with water. Chengdu people like gaiwan tea. Soon I discovered that some people use tea sets differently from mine, and there is more than one person. I quickly thought about my own, and finally confirmed that I was right, and the wrong person was someone else, and see if this one is wrong. . However, something embarrassing still appeared. Suddenly something fell from the sky and hit my pants. I was puzzled. I looked up and saw a bird. I understood that it was bird dung. Fortunately, I didn’t fall into the teacup… I can’t sit still, I want to go back and wash my pants…

]]> 7909 The thousand-year-old temple in the Qinling Mountains of Xi’an, on the top of the cliff at an altitude of 1,300 meters, the five-story building is too magnificent https://en.spress.net/the-thousand-year-old-temple-in-the-qinling-mountains-of-xian-on-the-top-of-the-cliff-at-an-altitude-of-1300-meters-the-five-story-building-is-too-magnificent/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 04:08:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-thousand-year-old-temple-in-the-qinling-mountains-of-xian-on-the-top-of-the-cliff-at-an-altitude-of-1300-meters-the-five-story-building-is-too-magnificent/ This is Xiao Yu’s travel diary, stop and go, and watch Xi’an with me.
Standing in front of the Reclining Buddha Temple overlooking the Guanzhong Plain

After seeing the ten thousand mu of white cuckoo plum blossom sea in Huangyusi Village, Qinling, we decided to cross the Reclining Buddha Temple, and then go down the mountain via Jingye Temple to complete a day trip across the Qinling Mountains. The road from Huangyusi Village to the Reclining Buddha Temple is not difficult to walk, the whole walk along the ridge path, there is no significant elevation, and the physical strength is not great. One hour later, he arrived at the location of Wat Pho. I have heard the name “Reclining Buddha Temple” long ago because it is too famous in the circle of Xi’an travel friends. It is an important landmark of the Qinling classic trekking route “Three Temples” (Jingye Temple, Reclining Buddha Temple, Huangyu Temple) one. When we arrived at Wat Pho, it was almost 4:30 in the afternoon. My friend and I hesitated whether or not to go to Wat Pho. After all, we still want to get out of the mountain before dark, and the route from Reclining Buddha Temple to Jingye Temple is the first time we walked. I don’t know what the road conditions are. After hesitating, I turned my head and saw the Reclining Buddha Temple hovering on the top of the Qinling Mountains, between which a five-story building stood proudly, its magnificence is staggering. Immediately reached an agreement with a friend: go! Go up and have a look! ps. For the specific strategy of the white cuckoo plum blossom sea in Huangyusi Village, you can read my last travel note:Beautiful!Xi’an’s Qinling Baijuan plum resembles a “sea of ​​snow”, and you can drive straight to the top of the mountain. It’s just right to go now The location of the Reclining Buddha Temple is on the top of Qinghua Mountain, above Daiding, which is about 1,300 meters above sea level. The Wat Pho was built at the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1,300 years. The most famous cultural relic of the ancient temple and the source of its name is a Reclining Buddha with a length of 11.6 meters and a height of 3 meters. It is also one of the “Four Large Stone Buddhas in the Interior”. It was not until we entered the ancient temple that we found that the location of the Wat Pho was extremely precarious. The entire temple was built on a large granite roof, and built on the mountain. According to the terrain, the mountain gate, the Jade Emperor Building, the east and west halls, and the apse were built. The area between each courtyard is small, and the two sides of the hall are small. It is a cliff. The core building is the five-story building we see from below. This building is attached to the cliff, somewhat similar to the feeling of a cave temple. Each floor is enshrined with different Buddha statues, and the ground is paved with wooden boards. The bottom layer is the grotto of the Tathagata Reclining Buddha, which is also the treasure of the temple of the Reclining Buddha. This Tathagata reclining Buddha is 11.6 meters long and 2.3 meters wide. The Buddha’s head is facing east and the feet are facing west, lying in a four-square grotto. Its right arm is bent back, and the palm is stretched out under the head. The sculpture is very exquisite. From the outside, the reclining Buddha seems to be composed of four parts: the head of the Buddha, the breast, the belly, and the legs of the Buddha. In fact, looking through the gaps in the grotto, you will find that it is a whole, completely carved on a rock wall. However, there is no historical record of when this stone Buddha was carved, and how the ancients took so much time to carve such a giant Buddha on the top of Qinghua Mountain at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the Qinling Mountains. This has also become an unsolved mystery of the Qinghua Mountain Reclining Buddha Temple. After visiting the Reclining Buddha Grottoes, follow a path between the cliffs to go directly back to the Shanmen Temple. Looking back at the five-story building, I found that there was a white bark pine on the cliff facing each other. Later, when I asked the old man in the temple, I was told that this white pine tree was more than 1,000 years old. The ancient tree with the reclining Buddha, probably only it knows the “secret” of this Tathagata reclining Buddha! Finally, I will talk about some useful travel information, friends who want to come can refer to: The Reclining Buddha Temple is located on the top of the Qinghua Mountain in Xi’an. You need to purchase a 10 yuan incense ticket to enter the temple. The Reclining Buddha Temple is connected to many classic crossing routes in the Qinling Mountains, so we did not purchase the scenic spot tickets when we passed through the Reclining Buddha Temple. If you go up from Qinghua Mountain, you need to buy Qinghua Mountain 20 yuan ticket. If you want to learn more about popular and fun tourist destinations, you are welcome to pay attention to “Xiaoyu’s Travel Diary”. Let’s discover more beautiful scenery in the world with Xiaoyu!

]]> 7377 An attempt to stop Covid-19, Cambodia closed the temple complex of Angkor https://en.spress.net/an-attempt-to-stop-covid-19-cambodia-closed-the-temple-complex-of-angkor/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:19:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/an-attempt-to-stop-covid-19-cambodia-closed-the-temple-complex-of-angkor/ The Cambodian government has decided to close the world-famous Angkor temple complex for two weeks in an effort to stop the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country.

Visitors cannot visit the temples of Angkor in the next two weeks. The Cambodian government has decided to close the world-famous Angkor temple complex for two weeks in an effort to stop the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country. The closure of this world’s most popular attraction is the latest attempt in a series of measures by the Cambodian government after the number of Covid-19 cases increased rapidly in the “pagoda country” in February. In a notice issued on April 7, the Angkor Population Management Authority said visitors will not be able to visit this UNESCO heritage site from April 7 to April 20. The Angkor complex, located in Siem Reap province, attracted 2.2 million foreign tourists in 2019. But the site also experienced a sharp recession last year due to disruptions caused by the pandemic. cause. Cambodia still allows tourists to enter the country but they have to quarantine before making any trips to the country. On April 8, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health announced that the country had recorded 113 new cases of Covid-19 and two more deaths due to Covid-19. Cambodia has now recorded a total of 3,028 cases of Covid-19, of which 23 were fatal.

]]> 6759 Hung Yen: Planning 11 ha, to promote the value of the relics of Den Mau Temple, Temple of Tran and Water Park of Ho Ban Nguyet https://en.spress.net/hung-yen-planning-11-ha-to-promote-the-value-of-the-relics-of-den-mau-temple-temple-of-tran-and-water-park-of-ho-ban-nguyet/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:20:15 +0000 https://en.spress.net/hung-yen-planning-11-ha-to-promote-the-value-of-the-relics-of-den-mau-temple-temple-of-tran-and-water-park-of-ho-ban-nguyet/ In order to contribute to preserving, embellishing and promoting the great value of Pho Hien old urban area worthy of a special national monument. To concretize the target to 2030, to completely develop Pho Hien National tourist site according to the master plan on tourism development of Hung Yen province up to 2025 and a vision to 2030.

The urgency of the project Hung Yen city is the political, administrative, economic, cultural and social center of Hung Yen province. After more than 20 years of re-establishment, the province has grown into a dynamic, developed, civilized and modern city. Along with the steps of development and urbanization, the city is the place to preserve the culture of the old Pho Hien. Going back to the time, there are still cultural and spiritual vestiges of Pho Hien in the past, with relic works ranked in Pho Hien relic complex and a place where cultural and spiritual activities are inside and outside. known country. Singing mandarins on Crescent Lake. Amidst the noise of the city, the city still retains valuable static landscape spaces with green parks and lakes associated with architectural works bearing the identity of Pho Hien. Typical of which are the park area of ​​Ban Nguyet lake, Tran Temple, Temple of Mau. Located on Bai Say street in Quang Trung ward and Minh Khai ward, Hung Yen city. The Crescent Lake is a highlight of the city’s landscape, with a poetic beauty. This is also a place for community activities, walking around the lake, sightseeing of the local residents and tourists coming to the city. Tran Temple – Hien Hung Yen Street However, over time, there are architectural works and landscapes that have deteriorated and are not suitable, and need to be renovated and embellished. On the other hand, opposite Ban Nguyet lake across Bai Say street, in Quang Trung ward is the famous relic area of ​​the city: Tran Temple, Mau Temple; About 500m from Nguyen Du street is the relic of Ba Chua Kho Temple. A place that any visitor to Hung Yen would like to visit once because the ancient beauty is preserved over the years and is a place that attracts a huge number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and give birth. active spiritual culture. Visitors coming to Pho Hien after admiring the beauty of ancient, mossy temples and pagodas, looking for high and beautiful spiritual values ​​can stroll around Crescent Lake to relax in harmony with nature. grass, feel the quiet, peaceful space of an ancient land once famous for the song: “First Kinh Ky, second Pho Hien”. Mau Temple Hung Yen On festival days such as Mau Temple Festival, Tran Temple, Pho Hien folk festival … often organize swimming competitions, boat races, fireworks, and singing of graceful knives at the Crescent Lake. Every year, the relics of Tran Temple, Mau Temple and Ban Nguyet Lake all attract a large number of people and tourists coming to offer incense and worship. With great historical significance and available potentials, the relics of Tran Temple, Mau Temple and Ban Nguyet Lake have become an attractive cultural and spiritual tourist destination for every visitor when visiting Pho Hien – Hung Yen. . Direction for planning According to the reporter, the complex of Pho Hien National Monument, although has important historical, artistic, landscape, cultural and spiritual values. However, at present, the values ​​of the relics of Tran and Mau temples have not been exploited effectively and commensurate with their potential. The relic area has been repeatedly repaired and restored, but in terms of planning, landscape and traffic organization there are still many shortcomings. On the other hand, along with the festival are cultural and service activities such as parking area, going to ceremony, eating and drinking, and shopping for souvenirs that have not yet been invested in infrastructure to organize. , arranged scientifically to cause many shortcomings in cultural and spiritual activities as well as in the process of organizing festivals. The idyllic and peaceful features on the Crescent lake Historical and cultural relic area of ​​Tran Temple – Temple of Mau need to elaborate a detailed construction plan at the scale of 1/500 on the surrounding landscape, traffic connection and space for tourism, service development, orientations. embellish and promote the value of the relic associated with the landscape of Ho Ban Nguyet park and also create a foundation for exploiting the spiritual and cultural tourism values ​​of Hung Yen city. Therefore, the detailed construction planning of 1/500 scale promoting the value of the relics of Tran Temple, Mau Temple and Ho Ban Nguyet Park is essential to solve the remaining problems. stagnate, expand, and improve the cultural and spiritual value with the aim of embellishing and promoting the value of the relic in the education of cultural traditions, historical traditions, exploiting potentials for tourism development. calendar. Thereby, raising the pride and sense of responsibility of the people for the preservation and inheritance of the national cultural traditions and identity, so that “Culture is really the spiritual foundation of the society. is the target and the driving force of socio-economic development “in the new period. Talking and sharing with the press, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa – Head of the management board of Pho Hien National Monument, said “ The size of the planned study area and the projected population size have been approved according to Decision No. 1321 / UBND of Hung Yen People’s Committee dated June 14, 2019 on approving the task of detailed construction planning. 1/500 to promote the value of the relics of Tran Temple, Temple of Mau and the Park of Sale Nguyet ”. Ho Ban Nguyet, the green lung of Hung Yen city Accordingly, with the total land area in the planning study scope: 12.95 ha, of which the land area for planning is about 11.25ha. Surveyed measurement area is about 13.38 ha (Measurement boundary has an extended distance compared to the planned boundary and includes the planning study boundary of Ba Chua Kho Temple area). On January 27, Hung Yen City People’s Committee announced a detailed construction planning project of 1/500 scale to promote the relic of Tran temple, Mau temple and Ban Nguyet lake park. The detailed construction planning project of 1/500 scale promoting the value of relics of Tran temple, Mau temple and Ban Nguyet lake park approved by the Provincial People’s Committee on December 3, 2020 has scope of implementation in Quang Trung ward and Minh Khai ward. Planning projects with implementation scale of over 112,000 m2 (of which land for relic works accounts for 6.44%; land for public works accounts for 14.42%; land for green parks, sports, and sports accounts for 25 , 78%; water surface area accounts for 28.67%; the rest are parking lots, traffic land and other technical infrastructure). The project aims to contribute to preserving, embellishing and promoting the great value of Pho Hien ancient urban area, commensurate with the national relic, especially associated with tourism development, building relics associated with exploiting spiritual values ​​and beliefs, becoming an attractive tourist attraction of Pho Hien National Monument. Accordingly, the investor of the planning project to preserve, embellish and promote the value of Pho Hien National Monument is the People’s Committee of Hung Yen city, used by capital from the merit of the Temple. Tran, Temple of the Mother. The cost estimate for implementation is over 700 million VND. Xuan Control

]]> 6343 Nine trees per thousand years at Voi Phuc Temple https://en.spress.net/nine-trees-per-thousand-years-at-voi-phuc-temple/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:07:27 +0000 https://en.spress.net/nine-trees-per-thousand-years-at-voi-phuc-temple/ Hanoi capital is a city with many green trees, in which there are many old trees associated with land, historic sites, famous temples.
Over the past decade, the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment (VACNE) has awarded the certificate of “Vietnam Heritage Tree” to a number of valuable old trees, considering it as one of the iconic images. represents the ancient civilized Thang Long land. Spring, Tet, planting trees, discussing heritage trees towards 1 billion green trees are the right thing to do.

Period 1: Nine trees per thousand years at Voi Phuc temple Elephant Phuc is a temple in Thang Long, the four towns of the old Thang Long citadel. Outside the temple gate, there are two elephants kneeling on the ground, so it is called Voi Phuc Temple. In the temple, there are nine trees which are handed down to be planted after the construction of the temple. Up to now, it is over a thousand years old. These are trees recognized by VACNE as the first Vietnamese heritage tree of Hanoi. Mr. Nguyen Van Tung is in the only living “old” man at the Elephant Phuc-Thuy Khue Temple. Photo: Kien Nghia honors When coming to find out about these “tools”, we determined that we need to go to Voi Phuc Temple on Thuy Khue street. Because Hanoi has two Voi Phuc temples, one in Thuy Khue street (the old relic of Thuy Chuong village) and one on Kim Ma street (in the past in Thu Le village). Mr. Nguyen Van Tung, 88 years old, Head of the Management Board of Elephant Phuc – Thuy Khue said that this temple was built to worship Linh Lang Dai Vuong, the fourth prince of King Ly Thanh Tong. Legend has it that in the past, Prince Linh Lang, who had made merits in the resistance war against the Song invaders, died in the 11th century. After the prince died, people set up Linh Lang Dai Vuong temple in many places. on Thang Long land, including Voi Phuc – Thu Le temple and Voi Phuc – Thuy Khue, up to now, they have a lifespan of nearly 10 centuries. “Elephant Phuc-Thuy Khue Temple is ranked as a national architectural and artistic relic in 1986” – Mr. Tung said. Mr. Nguyen Van Tung said that, according to the tradition of our country, when building a communal house, a temple or a pagoda, the elders always plant trees such as banyan, bodhi and mum. At Voi Phuc-Thuy Khue Temple, after building the temple, the elders chose to plant a tree, because it is a kind of tree that is easy to live, shade and suitable for the soil here. “The reason of planting here is 9 trees, because according to the concept of Eastern culture, number 9 is eternal, symbolizing the fullness and fullness of the sacred temple” – Mr. Tung said. Then the Head of the Management Board of Elephant Phuc Temple – Thuy Khue shared that he was born again in this land, so from a young age, he saw the lush green trees, standing tall in the temple. Later, having the opportunity to stand on a high-rise building looking down, Mr. Tung saw the vast canopy of these ancient trees as if they were to adhere to adulthood (nine dragons painting pearls). The gem here is the temple of Linh Lang Dai Vuong. Nearly a thousand years ago, the trees in Voi Phuc not only made majesty but also brought shade and fruit to the ancient temple. In the summer, the temple courtyard has almost no sunlight because of the interlocking canopy, only when it is very sunny, can a little sunlight slip through the leaves. There was a time when the heat was over 40 degrees, everyone sitting in the temple still did not need a fan. In the spring, the flowers bloom white, giving off a faint scent. Whenever there is a strong wind blowing from West Lake, flowers fall white on the roof of the temple, the temple courtyard and the front and back grounds. By the time it is ripe, the fruit is plump, it looks beautiful. Before coming to the Elephant Phuc Thuy Khue Temple, we went to VACNE to work to know about the trees honored as “heritage trees” in the capital area. Mr. Phung Quang Chinh, Vice President of VACNE said: “In 2010, to celebrate 1,000 years of Thang Long- Hanoi, we have examined the old trees in the capital to honor them as heritage trees. Vietnam. VACNE sees that the nine trees in Elephant Phuc temple stand out above all, so it is honored as the first Vietnamese heritage tree of Hanoi ”. Following Mr. Tung, we visited the last tree that was still alive. The tree is currently healthy, with a few people hugging its base, and the leaves are green. “Through testing, this tree does not suffer from pests and diseases like other plants. After eight trees died, we planted new trees in them. New saplings grow well and bear fruit every year ”- shared Mr. Tung. Regret At the meeting with Mr. Nguyen Van Tung that day, just entering the story, he told us that for old trees, the direction to protect trees is very important. Then, sadly, the head of the Management Board with 35 years of supervision of the Elephant Phuc Temple – Thuy Khue shared that they are not knowledgeable about forestry or cultivation, so they do not know how to take care of trees. For many years, the tree still lived in the temple, the men only watched over and prevented outsiders from picking fruit, breaking branches …, not knowing the “health” situation of the tree. Mr. Tung said, after 9 trees were honored, a year later, they began to find out that there were trees that did not grow as well as before. As of 2013, several other trees showed similar symptoms, so Mr. Tung reported the incident to VACNE. VACNE sent people to check, discovered the fungal condition on the trunk, so it took samples to check. After that, VACNE introduced experts from the Vietnam Forest Institute to treat trees. Through the review, the Vietnam Forest Institute proposed to invite an Australian expert to deal with the condition of the tree. Experts have injected drugs directly into the stem to kill pests and provide more nutrients for plants. Initially, the plants were green again, but after a while they wilted and then shed all their leaves. At the same time, some other plants also wilted their leaves and were treated again like the previous plants. But by 2014, eight diseased trees could not be cured, so there is only one tree left alive. Listening to the above story, we asked in 2011, the Elephant Phuc-Thuy Khue temple was greatly restored, will this affect the trees? Hearing that, Mr. Tung answered that the restoration, if any, would also have a negligible impact, and the main reason was due to the old trees, many trees were eaten by worms inside without knowing. “After the tree dies, we ask the responsible authorities to lower the tree to replace the new saplings in that position. When sawing the tree, it was revealed that many of the trunks were hollowed out by worms. We are just the custodians of the temple, have no expertise in taking care of the trees, so when the tree was eaten by worms, we could not detect it. The experience is that it is necessary to have solutions to take care of and detect pests and diseases in order to prolong the life of old trees ”- Mr. Tung said. (There’s more)

]]> 6029 Visit the temple with a campus of up to 20,000 square meters https://en.spress.net/visit-the-temple-with-a-campus-of-up-to-20000-square-meters/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:20:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/visit-the-temple-with-a-campus-of-up-to-20000-square-meters/ Hue Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City attracts visitors not only because of its beautiful architecture but also because of its large, airy campus, many green trees.
Located at 299B Luong Dinh Cua Street (Binh Khanh Ward, District 2 (old), Ho Chi Minh City), Hue Nghiem Pagoda is also known as Hue Nghiem 2 pagoda to distinguish it from Hue family. The pagoda belongs to the Tonkin sect, is one of the famous temples in Ho Chi Minh City with a campus of up to 20,000 square meters.

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./.

]]> 5469 The temple has only one monk in Tibet https://en.spress.net/the-temple-has-only-one-monk-in-tibet/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:35:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-temple-has-only-one-monk-in-tibet/ Many foreign newspapers call this the loneliest temple in the world.

This is Rituo (meaning mountain rock) in Tibet. The name comes from a rock that can cure all diseases. Natives say it still exists today. According to The Sun, Rituo is the loneliest temple in the world with about 700 years of history. It is like a jewel hidden in the highlands because there are very few visitors. Rituo Temple was built in a special position when located on Lake Yamdrok – one of the three sacred lakes of the Tibetans. The only person living in the temple is the monk Ahwang Pincuo. His daily job is to collect lake water, chant sutras and meditate. Through each generation, the temple is reserved for only one monk to keep. Ahwang Pincuo is the newest and he will pass it over to his successor at the right time. This temple is truly separate from the rest of the world. The closest town to it is Gyantse, which is up to 160 kilometers away. Upon returning, those lucky enough to visit the temple talk a lot about the tranquility and peace here. The breathtaking view from the temple is what visitors want to experience when arriving here. “You can see the Tibetan antelopes passing by. The geese are feeding in the beautiful lake water. When night falls, the starry sky is reflected on the lake surface,” wrote The Sun. describe. There is only one road connecting this temple to the mainland. That is the metaphor for the “lone path” – the journey that monk Ahwang Pincuo must go through while there. With ideal geographical conditions (high, no light pollution …), this is also a great spot for astrophotography lovers.

]]> 5307 In which country is the famous temple gilded in gold? https://en.spress.net/in-which-country-is-the-famous-temple-gilded-in-gold/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:50:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/in-which-country-is-the-famous-temple-gilded-in-gold/ This is one of the most famous temples in the world. This golden temple is located in the middle of a lake. People use a lot of gold to put on the dome of the cathedral, outside the surface.

1. What is the name of the temple inlaid with 100 kg of gold in India? Icon Harmandir Sahib Icon Meenakshi Amman Icon Virupaksha The correct answer is A: Harmandir Sahi (also known as the Golden Temple) is one of the most famous temples in the world. This golden temple is located in the middle of a lake in Amritstar city, Punjab, India. People use 100 kg of gold to put on the dome of the cathedral, outside the surface. 2. What religion is this the golden temple of? Icon Buddhism Icon Islamic Icon Sikhism The correct answer is answer C: Golden Temple Harmandir Sahib is the most sacred temple of Sikhism, located in Amritstar city, Punjab, India. Construction started from December 1585 and completed in 8/1604 with 100 kg of gold used to cover the dome of the cathedral, as well as the outside of the surface. Therefore, it is not difficult for Indian tourists to come to the temple, seeing its splendor and magnificence in the sun from afar. Harmandir Sahib Temple is built of marble with a layer of gold leaf covering the outside to make everything shine, especially at night. In terms of location, this temple also has a very special layout compared to other religious works of the Sikhs, instead of being placed high, Harmandir Sahib was built in a lowland and surrounded by the lake of the gods. Besides, instead of having 2 normal entrances, Harmandir Sahib welcomes its devotees to 4 different doors expressing an open and friendly mindset. 3. In the Sikh language, what does Harmandir Sahib mean? Icon The whereabouts of the gods Icon The whereabouts of the saints Icon The residence of Sikh god The correct answer is Answer A: In the language of the Sikhs, Harmandir Sahib means “residence of the gods”. When you are about 1 km from the main entrance to the temple, you can hear the Gurbani hymns from the melodious, melodious, warm, gentle and cheerful central temple of Harmandir Sahib, mixed with a little joy in the wind. And Gurbani in Sikh means “song of the wise”, they are always played during the pilgrim’s coming. 4. What is the main material to build this temple? Icon Cement and copper Icon Copper and marble Icon Cement and marble The correct answer is answer B: Harmandir Sahib Temple is built of marble and bronze with a layer of gold leaf coating that makes everything shine, especially at night. The work has different layouts compared to many other Sikh religious works. Instead of being placed at a high position, the Harmandir Sahib Temple was built in the lowlands, surrounded by lakes. 5. Is the water in the lake around the temple called…? Icon Water of God Icon Nectar Icon Heaven pearl The correct answer is answer B: In the temple grounds, the most famous and sacred point is Hari Mandir, also known as the Darbar Sahib, an extremely beautiful structure of gold floating on the water. The building with the roof of golden leaves, the walls of marble and gemstones, the Muslim-style floral motifs is admired by the whole world. The lake surrounding Hari Mandir is considered to be the lake of the gods, also known as Amrit Sarovar which means the lake of spirit wine. The bridge connecting to the inside of Hari Mandir is called the priests’ bridge, symbolizing the journey of a spirit after death. Inside the temple is the mausoleum of the ministers and the orchestra playing hymns. When evening falls, this temple becomes more and more dazzling in the sunset sun, devotees like to sit on the steps towards Harmandir Sahib mumble and sing along hilarious hymns. 6. What is the largest building in the world by Harmandir Sahib Temple? Icon Statue Icon Cathedral Icon Community kitchen The correct answer is answer C: Harmandir Sahib Temple also owns the largest Sikh community kitchen in the world, serving up to 100,000 meals a day for free. The large and generous Guru-Ka-Langar cafeteria is a feature of Sikh thought. The temple is located in the historic center in Amritsar. From here, visitors only take 10 minutes to walk to important sights and landmarks of the city such as Katra Jaimal Singh market and Jaillanwala Bagh memorial park. Guests can use the free bus service to travel between the temple and Amritsar Junction Station. 7. Before visiting the temple, visitors must cover their heads, is this true or false? Icon It’s correct Icon Wrong The correct answer is answer A: The temple is open daily and there is no entrance fee. Required for those who want to visit the temple is to remove shoes, cover their heads and wash hands and feet before entering the temple. In addition, when walking around the lake, visitors must go clockwise. 8. Which of the following temples in India is recorded as the first granite temple in the world? Icon Brihadeeswarar Temple Icon Krishna Temple Icon Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple The correct answer is the answer A: Located in the city of Thanjavur, in the state of Tamil Nadu, the Brihadeeswarar temple was built by King Rajaraja Chola I in the 11th century. first in the world. Coming here, you will feel every breath of Hindu antiquity, including intricate carved walls, eye-catching patterns and harmonious color combinations. Especially with a height of 66 meters Brihadeeswarar is one of the tallest temples in the world. 9. What special carvings are the Khajuraho temple complexes known for? Icon Dome Icon Tower Icon Sex The correct answer is answer C: This temple complex is decorated with carvings expressing pleasure. If you have an open mind, you will find these temples beautiful. The temple complex, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, was built between 900 and 11 AD by the Chandela dynasty. There are 85 temples in the population, but today there are only 25 temples left. These carvings are intended to promote Kama (sex) – or the pursuit of joy, are considered one of the four allowed goals in Hinduism. Result Please work harder! point

]]> 4785 Mental illness of singer Kim Ngan through the story of his biological mother https://en.spress.net/mental-illness-of-singer-kim-ngan-through-the-story-of-his-biological-mother/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:17:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/mental-illness-of-singer-kim-ngan-through-the-story-of-his-biological-mother/ Ms. Huong, the mother of singer Kim Ngan, confirmed that her daughter did not smoke drugs, suffered from mental illness due to witnessing a bloody scuffle event while going away.
Latest video, Thuy Nga recorded a conversation with Ms. Huong – singer Kim Ngan mother, in the car. For personal reasons, Ms. Huong asked to hide her face. She began the story from the time she brought Kim Ngan to the US in 1975.

Thuy Nga and Kim Ngan’s mother.

Kim Ngan became crazy because he saw the bloody shooting scene

In Ms. Huong’s memory, Kim Ngan is a cute, obedient and filial girl with her mother. When she was a child, she attended French school. She hired a private teacher to teach her, so she studied very well. She was mostly ranked 1 – 2 in her class during the five months of her studies. From a young age, Kim Ngan was cute, everyone wanted to pamper and took pictures of children.

When she came to America, Huong met her old friend, the wife of musician Truong Hai. This musician found Kim Ngan too beautiful, so he invited her to record a song as well as take pictures to print on the cover of the music tape. Unexpectedly, how much was released was not enough to sell. Since then, Kim Ngan became a singer. According to Ms. Huong, her daughter is very gentle, very sociable with her colleagues. Concurrent singer like Lynda Trang Dai can confirm this.

Kim Ngan married at 19 years old, divorced at 29 years old. At that time, everything kept going one by one. Kim Ngan struggled to settle the divorce, so business was so unprofitable that he had to sell his own record label to return to Los Angeles. She brought her 2 little girls home. At that time, Huong was still in the US, the whole family of 4 generations lived together.

At that time, the court tried Kim Ngan custody of the children. The ex-husband, father of two girls, named Bắc is allowed to visit the child. He loves his son very much, so every time he comes to visit, he takes his children to go out and go shopping. buy a lot of clothes, toys. Therefore, the two children insisted on staying with their father. Although Kim Ngan loves her children very much, but thinks she has failed, she has no money left, so she let her ex-husband take care of the children. At that time, my daughter was only a few years old, my second child was one year old.

Young Kim Ngan beauty.

After that, Ms. Huong returned to Vietnam to open a clothing shop and go between the two countries. During this time, Kim Ngan had a new boyfriend and became pregnant with this person. “There is no such thing as Ngan wandering the street and being raped and pregnant,” said Huong.

According to Huong, Kim Ngan’s third son currently lives with his father in Fullerton, California. The boy is handsome, educated and active, always asking who his mother is. Kim Ngan’s ex-boyfriend promised that when he was an adult he would let him take back his mother.

Also during the time when Mrs. Huong was in Vietnam, Kim Ngan went to a dance hall in Canada and had an incident that changed her life. While she was acting, a scuffle happened that caused a woman who had been hit by a bullet to die in a pool of blood. Kim Ngan was so scared that she had just returned to the US and ran to her sister’s house, crawling under the table and trembling. Since then, wherever the sister goes, she will not leave.

“From a young age, Ngan was already mentally weak. A woman like that went to the end again, with no money, no name, no husband and children. Later, the event of seeing the person shot dead, Ngan became mad. The frightening thing is that the female audience who got hit by the bullet has not died. sweetly told.

Kim Ngan present. Photo: Thuy Nga

Kim Ngan is sick but knows who loves her to love her

Mrs. Huong is very sad because since Kim Ngan was mentally ill, she did not allow anyone to access, including her mother. At first, the singer was still close to her mother to eat and go shopping. She used to rent a room for the mother and daughter to live in.

One evening, Kim Ngan said the chattering was very loud, she was deaf in one ear, so all the sounds pressed into the other ear gave her a headache and could not sleep. She told her daughter: Ngan, you should go inside and lie down, let your mother stay out, you talk too loudly, you can’t sleep. Unexpectedly, Kim Ngan got angry, left, and was no longer in that room. Up to now, that room still has not expired, but she never returned. Another time, Kim Ngan’s nephew drove her to Mrs. Huong’s house, she determined to stay outside.

“I still wonder if that is why Ngan was angry with me? For more than 2 years, I have not been near my child. Until now, she just ran away when she met me”, she said.

Ms. Huong also mentioned 2 daughters Kim Ngan. At the time Kim Ngan sent the children to her ex-husband, the children were too young, so later on, she did not recognize two more children. The girls still love Kim Ngan. Once, Kim Ngan, the oldest daughter watching a clip online, saw that her mother became what she is now crying.

Kim Ngan temporarily stayed at the temple. Thuy Nga is continuing to discuss with Kim Ngan family to find the best solution for her seniors. Photo: Thuy Nga

Until now, Huong still does not know how to help her daughter. Kim Ngan did not allow her and her relatives to access, refused to go home or rent. She also refused to admit that she was mentally ill, so the hospital could not provide treatment. She used to apply for a visa for Kim Ngan to return to Vietnam for medical treatment, but she kept smoking unconsciously so she was not allowed on the plane.

Despite her mental illness, Kim Ngan still remembers Huong’s real name, Vo Thi Nhon. She said: “Ngan is sick, but knows who loves her to love her. I watched the clip Thuy Nga taking care of her, I still felt emotional, let alone Ngan. She never cursed anyone, she only reacted when she was threatened. scare “.

Currently, Ms. Huong holds Kim Ngan’s passport, identity card and driver’s license. She promised to find her social security card again for Thuy Nga to take Kim Ngan to vaccinate against Covid-19. She said: “I only believe Thuy Nga. I hope Thuy Nga does not give Ngan’s papers to anyone, even if they claim to be her relatives”.

]]> 2779 Dinh Bang village communal house – a masterpiece of ancient architecture of Kinh Bac origin https://en.spress.net/dinh-bang-village-communal-house-a-masterpiece-of-ancient-architecture-of-kinh-bac-origin/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:16:04 +0000 https://en.spress.net/dinh-bang-village-communal-house-a-masterpiece-of-ancient-architecture-of-kinh-bac-origin/ Dinh Bang village communal house (Tu Son, Bac Ninh) has a unique stilt house architecture, is the most famous ancient house in Kinh Bac.

Dinh Bang village communal house is the most famous ancient house of Kinh Bac land, built in 1700 and not completed in 1736.

In the main hall is a large hammock door, thickly decorated with letters, animals such as dragons, phoenixes, horses, lions, clouds, trees in the quartet. Above the hammock door is the wooden ceiling covering the middle roof with a decorative picture of a phoenix spreading its wings.

The interior of the communal house has a structure of the communal house-husband truss system according to the traditional Vietnamese temple-style.

Sculpture shows the trend of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The lines are intricately carved to every small detail.

The sophistication in the sculpture art at Dinh Bang communal house makes anyone who comes here admire the talented hand of his father. Photo: A corner of the roof.

On the 28 veranda, there are 28 dragon heads, each with its own personality.

The roof is covered with funny nose tiles and has curved blade tips, creating a sense of majesty and superficiality.

The roof of the house is up to 8 m high, the roof occupies 2/3 of the height of the house.

The great hall was built on a high floor surrounded by three steps of green stone. Four sides sealed with removable boards. The temple consists of 6 columns with 60 columns of ironwood with diameters from 0.55 m to 0.65 m. Another special feature is the house on stilts with wooden floors 0.7 m high above the ground surface.

At the village communal house, people worship Luc To (six people who have re-established the village in the fifteenth century). Later when Ly Bat De Temple was destroyed by the French in 1948, the people received the post of eight Ly kings to worship at Dinh Bang communal house.

The stone dog in the courtyard was carved at the same time as the temple was built. The elders in the village said that, the day before, the French soldiers used a tank to try to pull the stone dogs but could not.

The shrine is dedicated to worshiping in the courtyard.

Ancient water well in the communal house.

Village communal house is the place to organize village activities, where people often go to play …

… and relax after a day of study and work.

]]> 2048 This Taoist temple complex in Wuhan can be called the “only” in the country. It has three unique features, and it is extremely quiet on rainy days. https://en.spress.net/this-taoist-temple-complex-in-wuhan-can-be-called-the-only-in-the-country-it-has-three-unique-features-and-it-is-extremely-quiet-on-rainy-days/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:55:05 +0000 https://en.spress.net/this-taoist-temple-complex-in-wuhan-can-be-called-the-only-in-the-country-it-has-three-unique-features-and-it-is-extremely-quiet-on-rainy-days/ In the vast world, Taoism is natural.

Choosing to go to Taoist temples or ancient temples on rainy days is not just a simple visit to me, at least I also have a sincere attitude.

Tao… “Dao can be Tao, but it is not a constant Tao. A name can be a name, but not a constant name. Nameless, the beginning of all things; famous, the mother of all things.”

Whenever we mention Taoist temples, we can’t help but think of a Taoist temple with thousands of years of history hidden in the mountains and plains above the sea of ​​pine trees. What impresses me is the Louguan Terrace hidden in the depths of the Qinling Mountains.

But the view of Changchun in the bustling and busy city made me amazed, and I couldn’t help secretly happy: visiting on rainy days is really a wise choice.

Wuhan Changchun Temple is built on the south slope of Shuangfeng Mountain in the northeast corner of Changda East Gate and in the middle of Snake Mountain. It is one of the famous Taoist places in my country. The Guannei worships the Quanzhen Taoist school, and is named “Changchunzi” by its founder, Qiu Chuji Road, the disciple of Chongyang Patriarch. name.

Changchun Temple has a long history and origins in Taoism. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty by the disciples of Qiu Chuji to commemorate his persuasion to “stop killing with one word” when the Yuan army went south.

During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the Changchun Temple was hailed as “a famous area in Jiangchu, where Daozi gathered, and the place of refuge for Huangguan”.

The view of Changchun rises up on the mountain, with successive layers of buildings, with rigorous structure, decent layout, and grand scale.

The main buildings are the Lingguan Hall, the Second Temple, the Taiqing Hall, the Ancient God Altar, the Ancient Xiannong Altar, the Shifangtang, the Jingtang, the Great Guest Hall, the Merit Temple, the Dashige, the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion, the Taoist Pavilion, the Qiu Zudian, and the abbot Hall, Shipu Hall, Chunyang Temple, etc.

Most of these buildings are brick and wood structures, with bucket arches and eaves, and the carvings are delicate and vivid, delicate and elegant.

Among them, Daozang Pavilion is very magical. Its architecture has Tibetan style and European style. It can be regarded as one of the three best Taoist temples, making Changchun Temple the only building group with Tibetan and European styles of Taoism in our country.

In addition, the “Two Wonders” are the “astronomical map” (very precious astronomical cultural relics) left in the country, and the stone carving of “Gantang” gifted by Emperor Qianlong (one of the few emperor’s inscriptions in Taoist architecture).

Although Changchun Taoist Temple is a place for Taoist cultivation of morals and rituals, it has become a tourist attraction because of its quiet scenery and elegant architecture. Its “three uniques” have attracted many tourists.

And I chose to come here on rainy days because of the four words “Tao law nature”, natural wind, natural rain, Taoist natural philosophy is looming.

This Taoist temple is not the same as all the Taoist temples I have seen. If there are similarities, the Kaiyuan Temple located in the ancient city of Jingzhou can be compared with it.

Kaiyuan View, like Changchun View, also faces the street market, and there is constant traffic in the bustling world.

Coincidentally, I visited Kaiyuan Temple and Changchun Temple on rainy days. Although Kaiyuan Temple has no Taoist priests and true believers of the rites and spirits, the quiet and simple environment still makes people feel “the realm of distant mountains.”

The Changchun Temple is more obvious. It is known as “a quiet and blessed place in the busy city”. It often makes people travel between history and modern civilization. The stone wall weeds in the Taoist Temple make me feel like I am in a distant mountain in a light rain. .

When I came to Changchun Temple on a rainy day, there were very few tourists, which made me feel more peaceful. On the way, I also saw a lot of Taoist priests, one of them was quite immortal. In the words of a friend, “very cool”.

But I don’t know if it is because of him or because of the environment, the artistic conception of “deep mountains and old forests, gradually entering fairyland” has become more intense.

As the rain gets wet, the secluded environment and quaint buildings are breathtaking, and the occasional strolling kittens and roosters add infinite aura.

When my lens is facing the moss, rock walls, weeds, and wildflowers, my eyes are staring at them. The deeper I go, the quieter the atmosphere, and the greater the cohesion of nature. The wisdom, The goodness of all things lies in the gap.

“Tao” is the way of the universe, the way of nature, and the way of individual practice.

Virtue is the foundation and Tao is sublimation. “Tao” generates all things and is connoted in all things. “Dao” is in things, and things are in “Dao”. All things and all things go to the same destination by different paths, and they all lead to “Dao”.

Tao, where is the Tao?

Along the wet stone steps, passing by cats and roosters, through various halls, to the highest point.

The modern city construction is very eye-catching. This centuries-old Taoist temple is surrounded by it, but because of the “deep artistic conception”, the bustling and bustling city is forgotten.

At this moment, staring at it, the tall buildings are no different from the mountain peaks, the traffic is like beasts, and the joys and sorrows in the world are just like plants and trees.

As the rain became stronger, when I returned to the eaves of a temple of Taoism, I watched the raindrops fall down along the blue tiles, and watched it splash on the stone slabs and produce water flowers. My heart seemed to be here. Melt into one, like a hermit.

]]> 1940 Preserving the overall ‘special’ temple in Hue https://en.spress.net/preserving-the-overall-special-temple-in-hue/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:50:19 +0000 https://en.spress.net/preserving-the-overall-special-temple-in-hue/ On April 13, information from the Hue Monuments Conservation Center said that the Ministry of Culture – Sports & Tourism (Culture, Sports & Tourism) has just issued a written agreement on a conservation project Thai Hoa electrical relic belonging to Hue Citadel.

Front of Thai Hoa Palace. Photo: Ngoc Van

Previously, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism received the report of the People’s Committee of TT-Hue province, including records and minutes of synthesizing opinions on the conservation and restoration plan of Thai Hoa electrical relic.

The overall conservation of the most “special” temple in Hue has been agreed upon by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Photo: Ngoc Van

Through consideration, this agreement includes relevant contents such as: preserving and repairing Thai Hoa wooden frame, roof system, foundation and wall; preserving, repairing and restoring decorative components and interior works; repair, reinforce, and adjust the electric campus ground yard, handrail and earth-retaining wall system; embellish gardens, small landscape, technical infrastructure system.

The agreement has notes, thereby emphasizing the implementation of preservation measures for wood structures in good condition, reinforcement and restoration for partially damaged wood structures; Only limited replacement for completely damaged wood structures.

Inside the special temple is a throne for the king. Photo: Ngoc Van

In addition, select and specify in the profile some old and old wood structures (such as columns, beams …) with painted paint that is still quite intact in color to preserve and model when painting to restore structures , the wood architecture part of the work; calculating, selecting, and specifically proposing the color of the restored paint, ensuring to minimize the need to re-paint the old painted structures, dragon-decorated wooden doors, and wooden ceilings. decorate; specify the type of coating material and the painting process to restore.

With the solution to renovate the courtyard of the dynasty, the memorandum of agreement notes to supplement the principle that the stones are replaced by paving the yard to ensure the same material, harmony in color with the surrounding old stones. Photo: Ngoc Van

The agreement also raises that, during the project implementation, you must be very careful in the preservation and repair of the carved decorative pieces with patterns, letters, these details must be kept intact. in terms of color and shape. Continue to collect documents to supplement the scientific basis for the restoration of flower-tiled floors in the two gable spaces …

The roof of the electric house is severely damaged by storms in 2020. Photo: Vo Ngoc Thanh

With the solution to renovate the courtyard of the dynasty, supplement the principle that the stones are replaced by paving the yard to ensure the same material, harmony in color with the surrounding old stones; repair, reinforce, and preserve to the utmost the old balustrades that are still usable; reuse materials of the balustrade that has been damaged; clarifying more solutions to organize the planting of trees, miniatures of the electric courtyard garden area on the basis of researching historical documents.

The roof of the electric house roof is seriously degraded, the damaged roof must be reinforced with corrugated iron. Photo: Ngoc Van

According to historical and scientific documents, Thai Hoa Palace is the most important architectural work in the Royal Palace of the Nguyen Dynasty. This is the place where the great ceremonies and dynasty meetings took place with the participation of the king, prince, the prince, and the princes.

Thai Hoa palace name is derived from Kinh Dich. The word “Hoa” means harmony, harmony, “Thai Hoa” is the yin and yang Qi which is harmonious with each other. King of the world needs to keep a good harmony between yin and yang, erection and needs to be useful for all things.

Construction was completed in February 1805 and completed in October 1805.

Initially, Thai Hoa electricity was located about 45 meters northwest of the current location. In March 1833, when adjusting the planning and completing the architectural system in the Citadel, King Minh Mang moved Thai Hoa Palace to the South, building a more massive and magnificent building.

The electric wall is broken and cracked Dragon head-shaped wooden structures are supported by specialized iron bars. Photo: Ngoc Van

After 22 times of restoration, due to time factors and serious weather effects, especially the stormy storm at the end of 2020, the special relic of Thai Hoa electricity has deteriorated seriously, some components. Wood has rotted, not guaranteed safety

Therefore, investment in restoration and embellishment of the works is very urgent.

]]> 1930 Security corner: Childhood temple https://en.spress.net/security-corner-childhood-temple/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:39:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/security-corner-childhood-temple/ It is a small temple, nestled among four green rice fields. The entrance to the temple is quite winding, meandering, winding like a giant snake crawling on its prey.
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It took about 2 kilometers to reach the gate. Will not disappoint people to admire, worship, because the pagoda is small but ancient and majestic.

Remember when I was a child, on the full moon day, my whole family used to take each other to the temple to pray for peace. Although the house is about 4 kilometers away from the pagoda, for our villagers, that distance is unharmed. We used to walk mainly because in the past my village was very poor. Only a few people are quite new to the pagoda. The rest are on foot.

We usually visit the temple in the evening. Because during the day, adults are still busy with farmwork until dusk before carrying out their hoes. Should always go to the temple around 7-8 pm. Although the moon was bright and shining, everyone was armed with torches and torches and did not forget to bring a matchbox. Simply entering the street with the shade of trees, or for those who are afraid of the darkness of the night, thinking around, a bundle of torches is a great savior.

When I went to the temple, I was afraid of getting lost, so my father always carried me or carried me. I still vividly remember the innocent questions: “Mommy, I’m kneeling like this, right? How many amnesty? What am I supposed to do? Then I was led by my parents around the temple to pray to the La-Han, Bo-slaps. When we were about to leave, we went to the front yard of the pagoda to kneel at the feet of Quan The Am Mother … The departure was quite boring. In the crimson torchlight of a full-moon night, I sleep on my back for a while.

Remember the times when we went back to the temple to go back to school, the whole group of us pulled together to go to the temple to ask for fruit picking. The pagoda planted many fruit trees, plums, breast milk, longan, guava … But because monks did not pick up in time, ripe fruits often fell on the yard. “You mustn’t break flowers, break that tree. In the Buddha’s vow, please pick the monk and pick “. You guys listen to me. Since my family used to do gong work at the temple, the monks all knew my face. Without asking, the monk said: “You keep picking it naturally. But don’t climb that fall. Behind there is a bamboo stick, back to pick it up ”. Said and then turned inside. We are very happy, picking as much as we want and then eating at the base. When it was time to feel bad, about to hurry home, the monks told me to have vegetarian rice. The delicious vegetarian meal was delicious, even though it was just vegetables, but each of us had three cups. The old monk laughed, a gentle smile: “You should come to the temple to play comfortably, but remember not to climb up and bring the painting. Sunday without school, the children come here to teach solemnity, normal activities to help parents … ”.

Then that beautiful, innocent childhood also passed. As fast as the peaceful smile of the monks at the temple. Every time I go home, I take a little time to visit the temple. The temple is still ancient, mossy as ever. Still lotus pond, plum tree, apricot root, canopy radiate cool. But the old monks that year passed away. The young monks are now full of arms and legs. I always remember the abbot’s saying: “Human life is very impermanent, my son! Live in a way that benefits yourself, your family, your society and don’t hurt anyone. Because it hurts them to hurt themselves. That pain endures a lifetime. Do not let the next day regret what I did today… ”. It is these truthful statements that have helped me to live a life worth living, lovingly in this Ta-Bà realm.

]]> 1433 The cultural and spiritual spots cannot be ignored when coming to Cua Lo beach https://en.spress.net/the-cultural-and-spiritual-spots-cannot-be-ignored-when-coming-to-cua-lo-beach/ https://en.spress.net/the-cultural-and-spiritual-spots-cannot-be-ignored-when-coming-to-cua-lo-beach/#respond Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:09:10 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-cultural-and-spiritual-spots-cannot-be-ignored-when-coming-to-cua-lo-beach/ Along with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and spacious facilities, Cua Lo beach resort (Nghe An) also has a system of temples and pagodas to meet the spiritual needs of visitors.

The coastal town of Cua Lo has a history of discovery for hundreds of years, reflected through its spiritual architectural works, a system of historical relics containing a rich culture. These works are the ideal destination for tourists wishing to immerse themselves in spiritual life and learn and explore the cultural source of this famous coastal resort in Central Vietnam. Starting from Lang Hieu temple in Lan Thinh block, Nghi Hai ward. The temple has a history of more than 300 years, is a place to worship Duc Thanh Mau, God Cao Son Cao Cac, Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta That and worship Buddha. Photo: Duc Anh

In particular, in the village of Hieu Temple, there are 88 whale tombs (grandfather fish) and worship, which is a bold belief of the people of the sea. Whenever a dead whale washed ashore, the people of Nghi Hai ward held a burial ceremony. Hieu Lang communal house is a historical-cultural relic at the provincial level, where the beliefs of the people converge on the sea, facing wind and waves all year round. Photo: Duc Anh

From Nghi Hai ward, up to Nghi Thuy ward, tourists stop at Mai Bang temple, the temple still retains the ancient architecture and quite spacious space located in the middle of residential area of ​​block 4. The temple was built from the Hau Le dynasty, which was a place to worship the gods: Chieu Trung Vuong Le Khoi (a man with great merit under the Le dynasty, used to help Le Loi to defeat the Minh enemy); Che Thang, wife of Nguyen Thi Bich Chau (a quarter of incompetence and integrity, revered by the people as a sea goddess); Lady Thuy Tinh (who is in charge of the river water area) and worshiped the 6 deities. Photo: Duc Anh

Like Lang Hieu Temple, Mai Bang Temple strongly demonstrates the beliefs of coastal residents that worship gods who rule over rivers and seas, and protect fishermen from waves and waves at sea. Whenever going out to sea or on field, people of Nghi Tan ward often come to the temple to pray for security. Photo: Duc Anh

Mai Bang Temple still preserves many types of sacrifices dating back hundreds of years, contributing to highlight the ancient and sacred features of the temple of the sea. Photo: Duc Anh

From Nghi Thuy ward, tourists can move to Nghi Tan ward to visit Van Loc temple, a national-level historical-cultural relic. Van Loc Temple, built in the Le Trung Hung period, is an ancient, large-scale architectural work. The temple is a place of worship for the priest of the Public District Nguyen Su Hoi (1444 – 1506) – the eldest son of Thai Su Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi. He was a man who had great merit in helping the Le court to expel foreign invaders and recruited people, established a hamlet, established Van Loc village (present-day Cua Lo town). Photo: Duc Anh

Van Loc Temple has a very beautiful location, in front of the temple is the calm Cam River, behind Lo mountain, on the right with Dragon Mountain, on the left with Tuong Son mountain creating a “dragon fighting, admiring”. Through many times of restoration, but still retains the ancient beauty. Here, visitors will learn more about the history of Cua Lo coastal city through the flow of hundreds of years. Photo: Duc Anh

Not far from Van Loc Temple is Lo Son Pagoda, a historical-cultural relic of the province. The pagoda was built in the Le dynasty, located on a beautiful terrain, leaning back on Lo Son mountain, facing the North. Coming here, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the charming landscape of mountains and water and pray for peace, happiness and fortune. Photo: Duc Anh

If you have more needs to explore the experience of spiritual cultural life, visitors can go by canoe for about 30 minutes to visit Song Ngu Pagoda. The annual pagoda on Song Ngu Island, built in the Tran dynasty (XIII – XIV century, is a place to worship Buddha and worship the god Sat sea king Hoang Ta That. Song Ngu Pagoda is an ideal place to visit and convey spiritual life

In front of the pagoda, there is a pearl well over 700 years old and a couple of sesame buds reaching out, radiating luxuriant shade, expressing the rich history of crystallizing the cultural traditions of the beautiful land. Photo: Cong Khang

By 2021, the town aims to welcome 3,150,000 visitors (of which 1,610,000 stay visitors), an increase of 42.5% compared to 2020; tourism revenue reached 3,360 billion Dong, increased 47.7% compared to 2020. Documentary photos

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