Thinh Dan Pagoda

Thinh Dan Pagoda

Dan Pagoda is located about 5km west of Thai Nguyen city center, in Chua hamlet, Thinh Dan ward, hidden under cool green trees, in front is a canal carrying water from Nui Coc Lake to the south of the city. city. The abbot of the pagoda said: Previously, Dan Pagoda was an ancient pagoda, hidden under the canopy of a pine forest. People in the area happily donated wood, bricks, and tiles to build it. The largest building is the Tam Bao house, consisting of 5 spacious rooms. Inside the house are displayed many Buddha statues to serve the religious needs of the people in the area. Because the country was at war, the abbots and people in the area participated in the scorched earth resistance and dismantled the pagoda. By 1993, people in the area came together to make merit and contributed to rebuilding a temporary temple right on the ground of the old temple, including 3 houses with bamboo pillars and tiled roofs as a place for spiritual activities. By 2002, monks, nuns, Buddhists and people in the area voluntarily contributed money and contributions to rebuild the pagoda in the ancient Eastern architectural style. Up to now, the temple has been built on a grand scale, but always exudes solemnity, protecting the faith of monks, nuns, and Buddhists who practice listening to teachings and studying Dharma. The pagoda includes a number of construction items: Tam Bao House with stone columns and ancient curved roof. In front of the yard is the Buddha sitting in meditation; Behind the Tam Bao house is the Patriarch's church, on the left is the mother's palace, adjacent to the pagoda yard on the right is the stilt house commemorating General Vo Nguyen Giap, a house with the architecture of the Tay and Nung Viet Bac people. Not only is it a spiritual address, but Dan Pagoda is also a relic associated with important historical events of the country as well as Thai Nguyen province in particular. History records: Before the August Revolution of 1945, the pagoda was used by Viet Minh cadres as a place to go, meet, and discuss fighting the French, expelling the Japanese, and regaining independence and freedom. On August 16, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap led the main force from Tan Trao banyan tree, Son Duong district (Tuyen Quang) to liberate Thai Nguyen town. When he arrived in Thai Nguyen, the General chose Dan Pagoda as his "headquarters", gathering troops and people, and as his "headquarters" to command the attack on the Japanese who were clustered in the town center. Here, on August 19, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, on behalf of the Liberation Army Command and the National Uprising Committee, together with comrade Tran Dang Ninh and commanding officers, discussed and approved a battle plan to attack the war. Japan in Thai Nguyen province. On the evening of August 19, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap convened a meeting, including officials from the Central Committee and the Northern Regional Party Committee operating in Thai Nguyen province to establish a provisional Provincial Party Committee consisting of 5 comrades. , with comrade Ngo Nhi Quy as Secretary. 24 hours the same day, under the command of comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, the Liberation Army Detachment departed from Dan Pagoda and entered Thai Nguyen province, together with the army and people in the province surrounded the Japanese army, rose up and won power. profit. It is known that in August 1998, during a visit to Thai Nguyen, General Vo Nguyen Giap returned to Dan Pagoda. The general chatted with friendly people in the area. The General said: "In the past, when our soldiers came here, the people of Dan village protected and kept the revolutionary army very good. Today, Dan villagers need to strive to be exemplary, unite, and do good business as Uncle Ho wished." That day, the General planted a banyan tree in the left corner of the temple yard in gratitude. With these historical significance, Dan Pagoda was ranked as a national historical relic in 2011. Currently, the pagoda is not only a place for monks, nuns, Buddhists and people to practice their beliefs but also a place for education. Traditional education for generations today and tomorrow. Source: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province

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