See Tan Vien Pagoda, which many people still mistake as Khai Nguyen Pagoda

(CLO) For many years, when mentioning Khai Nguyen Pagoda, many people have been confused that the pagoda has another name, Tan Vien Pagoda, because these two pagodas have the same Abbot and Dharma propagation activities. Both temples are similar.

(CLO) For many years, when mentioning Khai Nguyen Pagoda, many people have been confused that the pagoda has another name, Tan Vien Pagoda, because these two pagodas have the same Abbot and Dharma propagation activities. Both temples are similar.

In Hanoi, there are many large, famous and sacred temples. In particular, there are two temples located about 35km apart with many similarities and the same Abbot, causing many people to still confuse the names. They are Khai Nguyen pagoda (Son Dong commune, Son Tay town, Hanoi city) and Tan Vien pagoda (Minh Quang commune, Ba Vi district, Hanoi).

Image of Khai Nguyen pagoda on the left, and Tan Vien pagoda on the right.

Information from the pagoda representative said that over the years, when people mention Khai Nguyen Pagoda, they often mistake this pagoda for its other name, Tan Vien Pagoda. Also because, both pagodas share the same Abbot, Venerable Thich Dao Thinh, and the Dharma propagation activities at the two pagodas organized by the Venerable have many similar features such as giving sermons and organizing dharma conferences. , a specialized retreat for Buddhists.

In addition, both pagodas have a Great Statue placed at a high position in the pagoda, bringing together the beauty of ancient and modern architecture, making the two pagodas have many similarities, perhaps this is What causes this interesting confusion?

It is known that Khai Nguyen Pagoda was formerly called ''Co Lieu Tu'', often called Cheo Pagoda, located in Tay Ninh Village - Son Dong Commune - Son Tay Town - Hanoi City, close to the relic site. History of Mang Son Temple. The pagoda's history dates back to the first half of the 16th century.

Over time, the pagoda has been restored and embellished many times by people and Buddhists. Currently, the relics with the longest historical date of the pagoda are two stone stele: one was carved in the Canh era. Hung the Nineteenth (1759); One was carved in the fourteenth year of Gia Long (1816) and the bronze bell was cast in the twenty-second year of Tu Duc (1870).

Up to now, this pagoda has been renovated and renovated, with the highlight being the 72m high Great Buddha Statue called Amitabha Buddha for world peace.

The ancient Tan Vien Pagoda's full name was "Tan Vien Son Quoc Tu". This is an ancient temple that dates back thousands of years. Tan Vien Son Pagoda is located in a very beautiful location on the Ba Vi mountain range - Hanoi.

Tan Vien Pagoda also has a Great Buddha Statue about 35m high, located right in the temple grounds, called Dai Thong Tri Thang Tathagata.

Được biết, đây là ngôi chùa cổ có niên đại lịch sử từ thời nhà Lý (nửa đầu thế kỷ 11). Ngôi chùa có nhiều nét cổ kính vẫn còn lưu lại.

The shapes and patterns on the roof tiles of Tan Vien Pagoda and Khai Nguyen Pagoda are similar.

Inside the temple's electric space, the horizontal panels, couplets... are also similar.

In particular, both Tan Vien and Khai Nguyen pagodas have statues made from precious jade.

Mặc dù cả 2 chùa đều có nhiều đường nét, trạm trổ tương đồng nhau. Nhưng mỗi ngôi chùa lại mang những nét đẹp rất riêng.

If Khai Nguyen Pagoda has a solemn beauty in the middle of a peaceful countryside, Tan Vien Pagoda is like a lotus flower lying majestically in the middle of a vast forest.

Some pictures at Tan Vien pagoda.

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