Ba Chua Sao Sa Temple (Ba Due Temple)

Ba Chua Sao Sa Temple (Ba Due Temple)

Nguyen Thi Due also has the names Nguyen Thi Ngoc Toan, Nguyen Thi Du, her name is Dieu Huyen, the king's name is Tinh Phi or Sao Sa, she was born in Kiet Dac commune (now Van An ward, Chi Linh town, (Hai Duong province) Ngoc Toan is a talented and beautiful girl, exceptionally intelligent and virtuous beyond others. She was born at the end of the 16th century into a studious family. From a young age, she showed bravery and determination, and her family invited a teacher named Cao to teach. The older Ngoc Toan grows, the more beautiful he becomes, smarter than others, and more ambitious. In the year Quang Hung 15 (the original year of Mac Bao Dinh), the army of Le Trinh's court captured Thang Long, the Mac army withdrew to the East in Hai Duong town. At the beginning of the year Quang Hung 16 (1593), Le Trinh's army attacked the Nam Sach region, the Mac dynasty fell and had to withdraw from Hai Duong, fleeing to Cao Bang to establish a base... That year, 20-year-old Nguyen Thi Due and her father ran after home. Mac went to Cao Bang. Even though she had to run around, she still studied hard, showing a person with great ambition. After building the citadel and ramparts to stabilize its position in Cao Bang, the Mac dynasty opened an examination to select talented people, with quite a large number of candidates applying. Binh Thin Exam In 1616, Nguyen Thi Due pretended to be a boy to take the exam with her teacher. After marking the test, she received a high score and passed first, while her teacher passed second. Impressed by the talent of his excellent student, he said: "The color green comes from blue but is more beautiful than blue." When attending the banquet, King Mac saw that her appearance resembled a woman. Upon questioning, he learned the truth. He did not punish her, but encouraged her and made her his wife, named Tinh Phi, named Sao Sa. Nguyen Thi Due's beauty is unmatched in the world. In the eyes of Lord Mac, Ms. Due is "a shooting star that has fallen from the sky". When Le Trinh's army attacked Cao Bang and the Mac army was defeated, she hid in a mountain cave, was captured by Trinh's army and brought to the Lord, she was immediately loved and respected. The people of her commune, from top to bottom, received her affection and were grateful for the exception, so they all respected her and respected her as her successor. She read the Bible widely, understood Buddhism, enjoyed many benefits but lived a frugal life. She established a convention, determining that the anniversaries of her ancestors' deaths and birthdays (March 14), her birthday when she When a person is a hundred years old, they all use vegetarian food and oan quai to worship, and that custom will be passed down forever. When she was old, she returned to become the abbot of Vu Nong pagoda, Gia Lam district. When Trinh Tac (royal ancestor Duong Vuong) ascended the throne and ordered a female scholar to teach the palace staff, all the mandarins nominated her. Duong Vuong invited her into the palace and taught the palace staff to call her Duc Lao Master. At nearly 80 years old, she built a small hut in front of her ancestors' graves, on a low hilltop at the foot of Phuong Hoang Mountain, 200m south of Huyen Thien Pagoda. She passed away on November 8, when she was over 80 years old, having experienced three kings: Le Than Tong (1619 - 1643), Le Chan Tong (1643 - 1649), Le Than Tong (second king, 1649). – 1662). After her death, her remains were buried next to her ancestors' graves, on top of which was a pink tower made of bricks, clearly visible from afar. By the end of the Later Le Dynasty (18th century), her tomb was classified by contemporary historians as "Chi Linh eight ancient relics", meaning one of the eight ancient relics of Chi Linh district, named Tinh Phi ancient tower. Since 2004, we have realized the importance of relics, especially the historical value of famous people. On June 28, 2006, the Provincial People's Committee signed Decision No. 2283/Decision -People's Committee approving the project to build Nguyen Thi Due temple. The project includes the following items: Main Temple, Ta Huu Vu, Tam Quan, 2 golden temples and renovating and upgrading the Tomb. After a short period of construction, three items have now been completed: the main temple, two golden temples and the front yard. Nguyen Thi Due Temple was built on the basis of the old temple on top of Mam Xoi hill. facing southwest. According to feng shui theory, the land of the temple is like a pearl surrounded by the Phoenix mountain range. In front is a vast dam, fluttering with storks and cauldrons at sunset, confirming that this place is truly a good land. The temple to worship Princess Sao Sa has Dinh-style architecture, including three compartments, two compartments and one harem compartment. Behind the Harem is Tinh Phi ancient tower. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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