Bao An Pagoda

Bao An Pagoda

Bao An Pagoda (Minh Kinh Tu), located in Cuong Son commune, Luc Nam district (Bac Giang). Because it is located in the Western Yen Tu relic system, located near Luc Nam river wharf, next to road 293, the pagoda is an ideal stop for tourists on their travel journey to the land of Yen Tu Buddha. Bao An Pagoda was built during the Le Dynasty and was repaired in 1710. Over more than three hundred years, the building has been repaired and renovated many times. And now it basically has the architectural features of the 19th century Nguyen Dynasty, some Buddha statues and worship objects have the style of the 18th century Le Dynasty. As one of the ancient pagodas belonging to the Truc Lam Yen Tu sect, Bao An pagoda worships the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam: Tran Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Quang. History books say that, after leaving the throne, King Tran Nhan Tong founded the Truc Lam Zen sect. At that time, Tran Nhan Tong advocated converting Buddhism closer to the people, with the concept "Buddha is the Mind - The Mind is Buddha". In addition to the summer seasons, King Tran Nhan Tong also returned to many places to preach and travel around the zodiac. Along with affirming the position and role of the Truc Lam Zen sect, during the Tran dynasty and later periods, many ancient pagodas appeared on the high peaks of Bac Giang province such as: Am Vai, Binh Long, Ho Bac. , Ma Yen... Although Bao An Pagoda appeared later (Le Dynasty), it is a continuous continuation of the prosperity and development of the Truc Lam Zen sect in Bac Giang. This is an ancient pagoda with beautiful scenery. In front of the pagoda, two ancient brick towers, the resting place of the master, are shaded by the foliage of two ancient trees. The temple garden is covered with green leaves and the scent of flowers and grass spreads throughout the four seasons. Many ancient trees in the temple grounds are proof of the long existence and development of this ancient temple. Bao An Pagoda currently has the following construction items: Tam Bao Court, Patriarch House, Mother House, Guest House and 2 ancient brick towers, all located on a 10,700 square meter campus, surrounded by moss stone walls. ancient style. The Tien Duong and Buddha Hall have a continuous structure in the style of a nail. The 5-compartment frontage is built with a brick structure, the architectural structure is ironwood roof, linked in the style of upper and lower husband, lower and lower, and the carved floral and leaf-shaped structures are in the style of the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century. The Upper Palace has 3 compartments, the wooden frame has discolored over time, and is fully decorated with a system of Buddha statues. The Patriarch's house is behind the Tam Bao building, this is where the statue of the Tam To Truc Lam is arranged. All three statues are beautifully crafted according to standards, the statue of Tran Nhan Tong is meditating on a wooden pedestal in the middle, his knees wide open, and the statue is painted with pink powder. The statue of Phap Loa sits as an assistant on the left, the statue of Huyen Quang sits on the right. In addition to the system of beautiful Buddha statues and ancient architecture, Bao An Pagoda also preserves a number of worship objects and Sino-Nom heritage that have existed for hundreds of years such as: Incense burners, "Minh Kinh Tu Chung" bronze bells, stele. stone "Epic of the Late Buddha", ancient tower... Every year, pagoda festivals are held on the 18th, 19th, 20th of the third lunar month with many rituals and folk games imbued with national cultural identity. Along with many other relics on the slopes of West Yen Tu in Bac Giang, Bao An Pagoda will be an attractive destination for tourists from near and far. SOURCE: INFORMATION CENTER, OFFICE OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF BAC GIANG PROVINCE

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