Can Tho has a large number of Khmer people living. That's why this place is famous for Khmer temples with unique architecture. Among them is Munir Ansay Pagoda - the most beautiful and sacred Khmer pagoda in Can Tho. Munir Ansay Pagoda (also known as Munirensay) is located at 36 Hoa Binh Avenue, Tan An, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. The pagoda was started to be built in 1948 with only simple bamboo. 6 years later, the temple gate began to be built according to the famous Angkovat architecture. In 1964, the Main Hall began to be built. It took 40 years, until 1988, for Munirensay Pagoda to be officially completed after many rounds of restoration and construction. Munir Ansay Temple also has very outstanding architecture. The pagoda was built based on the unique architecture of the legendary Angkorvat temple. Inside the pagoda is built with main areas including: pagoda gate, main hall, reception hall, Xa Loi tower, ashes tower, monk houses and auxiliary buildings. All are decorated with elaborate, meticulous motifs with the main color tone of orange and yellow, combined with unique blue. The temple gate was built according to typical Khmer architecture. The lower part is two pillars painted blue and decorated with eye-catching golden patterns. In the middle are two iron doors also painted gold. The most impressive point is that the top is built according to the unique Tam Bao tower architecture. With the tallest tower in the middle and two lower towers located close to both sides. From a distance, this gate is especially similar to the three Angkorwat temples of Cambodia. This architecture reminds me somewhat of the pagoda gates and three-door communal house gates of Vietnam with a bit of similarity. The two sides of the temple walls are also decorated with green-yellow tones and unique sculptures. Stepping from the entrance gate, in the middle of the temple yard, you will immediately see a splendid yellow stupa decorated uniquely. Right at the foot of the tower is the statue of Shiva and surrounding trees. Behind the tower is the 2-storey main hall area, on the left is a row of monks' houses, on the right is a hall to receive guests and have meals. The main hall is the center of the entire temple, built higher than the surrounding areas. In front of the main hall is a tower containing Buddha relics and stairs leading up. The pillars and arches of the main hall are decorated with embossed reliefs and delicate carvings. Popular patterns are the images of Reahu (Tiger), Fairy, god bird Kayno, Chan Yeak... These are all sacred images in the Brahmin religious culture of the Khmer people. Munir Ansay Pagoda follows the Theravada school of Buddhism, carrying Theravada ideology. This is a typical Southern school of Buddhism, worshiping only one Buddha Shakyamuni. Inside the main hall, only Buddha statues are worshiped in many standing, lying, and sitting positions. In particular, the main worship statue is placed at the highest position, sitting solemnly on a 3-storey lotus throne. In addition to worship, the temple also organizes teaching and spreading Buddhism to people in the area. In addition, the pagoda also does a lot of volunteer work, providing free accommodation for ethnic Khmer students in particularly difficult circumstances. Munir Ansay Pagoda is the spiritual and cultural center of Tay Do region. Therefore, this place is an indispensable destination when traveling to Can Tho. Exploring Munir Ansay will help you take beautiful check-in photos and gain more knowledge about the Buddhist culture of the Khmer ethnic people here.
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Ngày cập nhật : 21/12/2024