Chongshan Ancient Temple

Chongshan Ancient Temple

Trung Son ancient pagoda is a monumental architectural complex created by monk Thich Buu Hien in 1973 at the historical site of Da Chong mountain (Phung Hoang mountain), in Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province. Initially, the pagoda was just a simple Buddhist church on the mountain, a place where monk Buu Hien used every day as a place to practice, and also a place for relatives and Buddhists to visit, pray to Buddha, and pray for peace. Gradually, the small hut was expanded by the monk, adding additional items and miniatures to serve as a place to rest and enjoy the scenery for relatives and Buddhists from near and far when visiting the Buddha. Through the life of Venerable Thich Buu Hien, to the life of Venerable Thich Tam Tuong. The temple was built on an expanded area and grand scale, including many items such as the three-entrance gate, the main hall, the ancestral hall, etc. In 2012, due to budget constraints, the pagoda only completed the main item first. the temple, the ancestral temple, the courtyard, the three-entrance steps up and down... the three-entrance, miniature landscapes, the area for worshiping outdoor Buddha and Bodhisattva statues,... are still in the process of being completed. Due to the construction in mountainous terrain, it is difficult to distinguish between the front hall, the main hall, the main hall, the three-entrance gate or the ancestral church. That's why the overall pagoda project not only creates vividness with a unique architectural motif, but also creates complexity when identified. After more than 40 years of construction and completion. To this day, the pagoda has had three generations of abbots. These include: Venerable Thich Buu Hien (founder), Venerable Thich Tam Truong (second successor and also a disciple of Venerable Thich Minh Tam, senior brother Thich Buu Hien), Venerable Thich Nguyen Minh (current abbot, disciple of Venerable Thich Tam Truong). In general, the generations of abbots of Trung Son Pagoda all have the bond of "dharma sect". Trung Son Co Tu is more than 60m above sea level. The path leading to the pagoda is a steep, vertical three-step road with nearly 500 steps. Going to the end of the three-step road, the first scene that opens up is the three-entrance gate that is still being built in the pure Vietnamese ancient architectural style. Although not yet completed, when viewed as a whole, the Trung Son Co Tu three-entrance gate is a solid, durable and large project with materials made from concrete, reinforced steel and green stone. Passing the three gates, continuing up is the terrace below, with the highlight being many ornamental trees and a pair of majestic and powerful dragons of the Ly Tran Dynasty. From the terrace, going up the steps, is the architectural complex including the yard, main hall, ancestral church, guest house,... that three generations of abbots built. Ancient Trung Son Pagoda is also famous as a very sacred place as it is the home of two Zen pagodas Truc Lam Vien Ngo and the To communal house of Trung Khanh pagoda. This convergence represents a land of spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Source: Ninh Thuan Tourism

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