Tam Chuc Pagoda
Tam Chuc Pagoda is known as "the largest pagoda in Vietnam" at the present time, the pagoda is located in the Tam Chuc tourist complex located in Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province. Favored by nature, the pagoda possesses an ancient, poetic beauty intertwined with majesty and magnificence, considered a paradise on earth.
Impressive Buddhist architecture of Tam Chuc Pagoda
Built on a massive, majestic scale, the pagoda possesses many impressive and unique Buddhist architectural works such as: Tam The Palace, Ngoc Hoang Palace, Buddha Giac Ngo Tower, Kinh Garden... This place has become one of the most attractive spiritual tourist destinations, giving visitors a clear feeling about the sacredness of Buddhism.
Image of a corner of the temple in the golden sunlight.
The landscape of mountains and rivers surrounding Tam Chuc tourist area.
Phi Lai Ksitigarbha Temple
Besides Tam Chuc Pagoda, a pagoda with a peaceful space known to many people is Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu (ancient name is Dung Pagoda). The pagoda is 70 km from Hanoi, located in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province. This is considered a pure land on earth, possessing ancient and quiet beauty, a quiet place suitable for Buddhist practice.
Dia Tang Pagoda has a quiet appearance in the middle of the mountains and forests. Photo: Truong Dinh Minh
The temple was built in the 11th century and has gone through many ups and downs, bearing a historical beauty and containing many cultural values.
The temple is hidden in the mountains and forests, surrounded by shady trees and surrounded by deep green pine forests, always giving visitors a fresh and pleasant space. Many people come to this temple as a peaceful place to shelter their souls, forget all their worries and troubles and pray for good things to come in life. That is why this place is always one of the famous spiritual destinations that attracts visitors from near and far to make pilgrimages to find spiritual values.
The temple's architecture bears the mark of time. Photo: Truong Dinh Minh
Typical domes in ancient Northern Vietnamese pagoda architecture. Photo: Truong Dinh Minh
Every detail contains spiritual and cultural values. Photo: Truong Dinh Minh
Phat Quang Pagoda
Another sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists from all over the world is Phat Quang Pagoda, located in Du Nhan village, Thanh Phong commune, Thanh Liem district. Phat Quang means the light of Buddha and of Buddhism - the religion that has been protecting the soul of the nation for many generations.
"Buddha Quang" means the light of Buddha (Photo: Fanpage of Phat Quang Pagoda).
The temple space is cool with lots of trees, rockery and lake.
The temple has an impressive architecture, you will be surprised because the temple space is decorated in a very delicate and meticulous way. According to the story, the decorative details in the temple were designed by the idea of the abbot Venerable Thich Thien An.
The statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is decorated in the temple.
The stone slabs in the temple are decorated with calligraphy by Venerable Thich Thien An.
Thi Tree Pagoda
Cay Thi Pagoda (also known as Tinh Vien Di Da) in Che Trinh village, Thanh Tam commune, Thanh Liem district is also an ancient pagoda but has been restored and embellished since 2017. Every small detail in the pagoda has been carefully recreated, from the white gravel garden, green stone walkways, to the architecture of the temples and Tam Quan gate, all bearing the bold Japanese architectural style.
The peaceful scene of Cay Thi Pagoda leaning against the mountain.
The pagoda is located in a special location, halfway up the mountain, next to the mausoleum of Minister Truong Cong Giai and the temple of martyrs of Nui Chua. According to the abbot, Venerable Thich Hue Hanh, the name of Cay Thi pagoda comes from the ancient tree hundreds of years old next to it. The pagoda is not only a place of practice for Buddhists but also a destination that attracts tourists to check-in with its impressive space.
Cay Thi Pagoda space is filled with cool shade of trees.
Scene of Cay Thi Pagoda in the evening.
Above are the famous sacred pagodas in Ha Nam. When visiting spiritual tourist destinations, visitors should pay attention to dress politely and discreetly, preserve the common space in the pagoda, and respect Buddhist culture. When entering the pagoda, bring a peaceful mind, let go of all worries and sorrows. Respect and show courtesy to monks, nuns, and other Buddhists.
