Ratanaransi Pagoda (Lang Cat Pagoda)

Ratanaransi Pagoda (Lang Cat Pagoda)

Lang Cat Pagoda is located at 325 Ngo Quyen Street, Quarter 1, Vinh Lac Ward, Rach Gia Town, Kien Giang. This is a temple belonging to the Theravada sect of the Khmer people. Lang Cat Pagoda had a total of 31 generations of abbots and many different names. The pagoda was built in 1412, initially named Angkor Chum because the abbot was Cambodian. After that, the pagoda was renamed Lang Cat pagoda, because it is located on a large highland in the southeast of Rach Gia. In May 2009, Lang Cat pagoda, along with the Kien Giang Buddhist Association Provincial Executive Committee and the solidarity association of patriotic monks, organized the inauguration of the main hall. By 1997, the Management Board and Buddhists called for donations to contribute to the construction and by 2003, the foundation and foundations along with concrete columns were built. Lang Cat Pagoda has architecture bearing strong Khmer imprints. The main hall area of ​​the pagoda is solemnly decorated, with an altar for a Buddha statue and a pearl relic brought by Venerable Ho Tong from India in 1957. Temple documents say that the pagoda was founded in 1412 with the name Angkor Chum pagoda. People often call Lang Cat pagoda because the pagoda is located on high sandy land in the southeast of Rach Gia town, about 1000m from the town center. The first enlightened monk and abbot was Riddhijaya, born in 1370 in Cambodia. The monk passed away in 1442. The pagoda has had 31 generations of abbots. Venerable Danh Hao, the 25th abbot, changed the name of Angkor Chum Wongsa Pagoda. Venerable Danh Ot, the 26th abbot, changed the name of Ratanaransi Pagoda. Venerable Danh Nhuong, the 31st abbot, is the current abbot. The monk currently holds many positions in Kien Giang province and in the Buddhist Sangha. The Venerable is a member of the Central Evidence Council, member of the Standing Committee of the Central Executive Council and Deputy Head of the Central Sangha Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. The Buddha hall is solemnly decorated. The top floor is decorated with a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha attaining enlightenment, below are statues of Buddha holding a vase for alms and Buddha saving sentient beings. The pagoda has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national historical and cultural relic. Source: Kien Giang Province Buddhist Church

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