Avalokiteśvara Linh Ung Pagoda (Buddhism 2)

Avalokiteśvara Linh Ung Pagoda (Buddhism 2)

Quan Am Pagoda located next to Dai Ngai river is associated with important historical events of Soc Trang province in particular and the country in general, and was the first place to welcome and care for Con Dao political prisoners returning to the mainland. Quan Am Pagoda is located in Ngai Hoi 2 hamlet, Dai Ngai town, Long Phu district (Soc Trang) with a long history. According to remaining documents, between 1860 and 1872, the pagoda was built and named Quan Am Co Tu. Quan Am Pagoda was initially built with simple leaves, but after many restorations and embellishments, it was completed and spacious as it is today. In particular, here on September 23, 1945, an event of important historical significance took place. Quan Am Pagoda and Buddhists along with the Party Committee, government and people of Soc Trang were honored to welcome and dedicatedly contributed to taking care of the group of loyal revolutionary soldiers of more than 1,800 people, who had just returned to the mainland after years of being imprisoned by the enemy in the "hell on earth" Con Dao. In the group of revolutionary soldiers at that time, there were comrades Le Duan, Nguyen Van Linh, Pham Hung, and many other officials present. The event of welcoming and taking care of the Con Dao political prisoners back to the mainland added strength, helping the Party Committee and people of Soc Trang overcome many difficulties in the early days of building the government and preparing for the resistance war against the colonialists. France. With these great historical meanings and values, Quan Am Pagoda was ranked by Soc Trang province as a Provincial Historical-Cultural Monument in 2004. Today, the pagoda is a place of religious activities for local Buddhists, a place of revolutionary traditional education, as well as a tourist destination for tourists from near and far. Venerable Thich Phuoc Thien - Deputy Abbot of Quan Am Pagoda said: "The pagoda not only meets the religious needs of the people but is also a place to serve the people's amenities and community activities; a place to educate local revolutionary traditions. In addition, I actively participate in social charity activities, helping many people in difficult circumstances. The pagoda connects benefactors from near and far to bring warmth and prosperity to poor people in difficult times, contributing to carrying out social charity work with the locality. The pagoda also does a good job of propagandizing the policies, guidelines, and laws of the Party and State to Buddhists." Every day, the temple welcomes visitors from all over to visit, make offerings, and study; On major holidays there are many tourists. When passing through the three-entrance gate, visitors will see the statue of Guan Yin Buddha standing on a lotus flower right in the temple yard and a few steps to the right is the Dia Mau holy temple. Inside is a stone statue of Maitreya Buddha placed right in front of the main hall. Next is the main hall that is being built, restored with 1 ground floor and 1 floor, concreted, with modern architecture, close to the people of the South. “Like the main hall of other Northern Buddhist temples, the main hall of Shakyamuni Buddha is the main Buddha worshiped. Next to the main hall, there are also Buddhas worshiping Thien Thu Thien Nhan, Tieu Diem, Ho Dharma, Tam The Buddha, and always worshiping Patriarch Dat Ma. At the top of the main hall is a stupa with unique architecture. The temple is a place where Buddhists and local people place their faith. The pagoda is the place for cultural, educational, spiritual and religious activities of the community. The pagoda is closely associated with the lives and activities of the people. In particular, this is also a place with history and revolutionary traditions, so people here are very proud. Source: Soc Trang Online Newspaper

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