Why are sacred temples often built on mountains?

It is no coincidence that since ancient times, high and sacred mountains have always been chosen by the high monks to build temples. Not only is the ‘convergence’ point of the sacred air of heaven and earth, this terrain is also especially suitable for the original spirit of Buddhism: letting go of all worldly things, avoiding the temptation of dust to practice cultivation. practice, quickly find the path to Enlightenment.
The paintings of thousands of years white clouds fly

As one of the world’s largest religions, throughout history, Buddhism has left mankind with millions of magnificent works. Among them, the “thousands of years of white clouds flying” paintings always have a very special position. In the world, we can mention the four great Buddhist famous mountains of China. These are the four sacred mountains where many unique spiritual populations are concentrated. For example, the Marble Mountains in the Shanxi province of this country. With an altitude of 3058m, Ngu Dai Son is known as the “World’s Thanh Luong” by the followers as it has witnessed the development of Buddhism during the past two millennia. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, monks from all over Asia have often come here on pilgrimage to offer incense. Wutaishan – China In Tibet, the most famous is Rongbuk Monastery – the monastery located at the highest altitude in the world. With an altitude of 5,000m above sea level, this is also one of the holiest destinations for Tantric Buddhists. Other famous pagodas can be mentioned as Taktsang Palphug (Bhutan), Golden Stone Pagoda (Myanmar) or Huyen Khong Tu (China). In Vietnam, the holiest temples often have a similar location. Typically in the North, there is Dong Yen Tu pagoda located in Truc Lam Yen Tu complex located on Yen Son peak with an altitude of 1068m above sea level. This is the place where the spiritual energy of Bach Van Son converges, so the clouds are rolling all year round. As the “holy land” of the Truc Lam Zen sect, Yen Tu’s pure and secluded space is an ideal place for Zen practitioners to attain the Way. Further south, Linh Son Tien Thach Tu on the slopes of Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh – the roof of the South is also a destination not to be missed. The 300-year-old pagoda is associated with the legend of Ba Den’s epiphany not only naming the whole land but also associated with the local residents’ belief in worshiping the Holy Mother Linh Son. Spiritual complex on the top of Fansipan The most prominent is the spiritual complex of Fansipan on the roof of Indochina, with an altitude of more than 3000m above sea level. Including 12 works bearing bold architecture of ancient Vietnamese temples in the North of Vietnam in the 15th and 16th centuries, the complex makes visitors feel like they are lost in a pure region. The Arhat path is solemnly silent in the mist; The great compassionate Amitabha Buddha statue covers all worlds or amazing natural phenomena such as Buddha light, sea of ​​clouds … all make Fansipan a sacred and peaceful destination. Decoding the sacred circuit of the mountain According to researchers of history – culture, the reason why high monks often choose high mountains to build pagodas is rooted deeply in the original Buddhist beliefs. Accordingly, Theravada Buddhism inherently advocates “out of the world”. Those who go to practice are called monastics, which means letting go of everything that belongs to the world. Buddhism believes that: If you want to practice, the mind must be pure, if you want to be pure, the six senses (eyes, nose, ears, mouth, body and nerves) should not have too much contact with the world. Therefore, the ancients often chose deserted places, away from the temptation of dusty places to practice and learn to quickly achieve Enlightenment. Fansipan peak is considered the place Full convergence of the quintessence and spirit of heaven and earth From a feng shui point of view, the terrain on the mountain is one of the ideal places, with good feng shui, receiving a lot of energy from heaven and earth, converging spiritual energy, creating a solemn and solemn atmosphere. If you build a pagoda next to the sacred gas gathering points, you will always get prosperity, the pagoda will be sacred and last for years. That is also the reason why the spiritual population on Fansipan peak is agreed by many feng shui researchers that: The peak of 3143m in Vietnam is one of the landmarks on the meridian line starting from the roof of the world to the end of the world. Mindanao Bay Philippines, full of the quintessence, the spirit of heaven and earth. Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, General Secretary of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha also commented: Fansipan – the highest mountain in the thousands of thousands of mountains in the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, the great blood vessel of the nation, the source of spiritual energy… Cultural and spiritual complex, including a system of pagodas such as Bao An Thien Tu , Bich Van Thien Tu, Kim Son Bao Thang Tu, Great Buddha Statue of Amitabha, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara… have enhanced the magical spiritual realm of the majestic Fansipan… continue to arouse abundant spiritual resources, bringing to the well-being of everyone and will further promote the development of Lao Cai “. Fansipan spiritual complex in snowy season Located on that “great vein”, each building in the complex has an almost perfect harmony with nature and is especially suitable for feng shui elements. The pagoda was built on a superficial surface, but most of the work items are of limited size to suit the landscape and terrain of the high mountains, and at the same time, create a harmonious landscape architectural complex. . Prominent as Kim Son Bao Thang Tu is designed to adhere to the mountain position, like a mountain. The temple is therefore like a part of the natural landscape available at this place. Seen from afar, the shape of the pagoda blends with the great blue color, hidden in the mist, as beautiful as a fairyland. Today, when reaching the top of Fansipan, visitors will not only conquer the roof of Indochina but also get lost in the sacred spiritual domain. There, it seems that all the dust and dirt has stopped outside the meditation door, only the joys of joy, the sincerity of many tourists and Buddhist followers from the ten directions come here to worship. , pay homage. The moment Buddha’s light appeared at the Great Amitabha Buddha statue on the top of Fansipan Walking in the spiritual space and feeling the peace between heaven and earth in the place of the national bloodline, Fansipan peak is not only a tourist destination but also becomes an address to worship the sacred Buddha, a heritage for thousands of people. next life.