Thien An Mountain has long become a symbol associated with nature and people of Quang Ngai province. This is a tourist destination that should not be missed when arriving in Quang land. Thien An Mountain is also known by another name: Kim An Son or Thien An Niem Ha. This is a mountain located on the left bank of Tra Khuc River, in Tinh An commune, Son Tinh district, about 3.5km from Quang Ngai city. This mountain has a fairly wide and flat top, the four sides are trapezoidal shaped and dense with grass. With a height of up to 100m, Thien An Mountain is like a giant seal lying majestically on the banks of the largest river in Quang Ngai province. Tourists who want to visit Thien An Mountain can start their journey from the intersection of Tra Khuc bridge on National Highway 1A. When you meet Highway 24B, turn east and continue moving for about 5 - 10 minutes to reach the foot of the mountain. The road to Thien An peak is quite easy to go because the slope of the mountain is not high, the road is wide and completely paved. Therefore, most vehicles can get on and off easily. The history of Thien An Mountain is a legend associated with a Zen master named Le Duyet, dharma name Minh Hai, pseudonym Phat Bao, monk Phap Hoa, born in the year Giap Than (1644) of the Lam Te Zen lineage. This Zen master went to Thien An mountain, built a hut and practiced meditation. According to legend, he only ate leaves, wild tubers and drank water from the cave to live. But then the water in the cave ran out, so the Venerable decided to dig a well. With the additional help of a young monk, the monk and his disciples dug a well for three months but with no results. After meditating for 7 days and 7 nights without eating or sleeping, the monk's heart was touched by the Bodhisattva. The Bodhisattva appeared and told him where to look for water. When he found the water source, the young monk also disappeared soon after. To show respect, people named this well Buddha's well because the water from the well never dries up. On the eastern side of Thien An mountain is a pagoda of the same name hidden behind rows of large ancient trees. Thien An Pagoda located right on earth is considered extremely sacred in the minds of Quang Ngai people. This ancient pagoda was built at the end of the 17th century and was given the title "Sac Tu Thien An Pagoda" by Lord Nguyen in 1717. Initially, this place was just a small pagoda, but became more and more attractive. Many monks, nuns and Buddhists choose it as a place to stop. Later, this place became a famous temple on Thien An mountain visited by tourists from all over. In the temple grounds is an ancient well with no bottom. Legend has it that to dig this well, a Zen master had to meditate for 7 days and 7 nights to pray to the Bodhisattva and had to work hard for many months to dig to find the water source. Therefore, this well was named Buddha Well by the people. The surprising thing is that after such a long time, Buddha's Well has never run out of water. In addition, Thien An Pagoda also has a large bell called Chuong Than, brought back from Chu Tuong bronze casting village in 1845 during the reign of King Thieu Tri. In addition, on the east side of the pagoda there is a hexagonal grave area. sense. This is the burial place of the ancestors and abbots of the temple over many generations. The tomb area includes towers built in 5, 7 or 9 floors. Outside are lotus-shaped statues and tombstones recording the merits of the deceased. In particular, at Thien An peak, on the open, flat land to the west, there is also the grave of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang. This is one of the places not to be missed on your upcoming trip to Quang Ngai. Since ancient times, Thien An Mountain has been considered the "first landscape" of Quang Ngai province. Standing from the top of the mountain, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the mountains, interspersed with fertile fields and colorful villages, forming a charming landscape picture of Quang Ngai province. . The image of Thien An Mountain and the spiritual pagoda on the top of the mountain demonstrate the strong spiritual attachment to the people here. The two images of Buddha Well and Magic Bell have both entered poetry, associated with unforgettable anecdotes of the people of Quang Ngai. Every year, at Thien An Mountain, the local government organizes many special festivals such as Mr. Huynh's memorial service or religious festivals undertaken by pagodas and believers. This is an occasion when Quang Ngai attracts a large number of tourists to visit, visit the scenery and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this famous mountain.
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