Bo Da Pagoda

Bo Da Pagoda

Bo Da Pagoda is a typical relic of Viet Yen district and was recognized by the Prime Minister as a special national historical-architectural and artistic relic site in 2016. The pagoda is located on Phuong Hoang mountain (Bo Da Pagoda). Da Son), north of Cau River, in Tien Son commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province. Here, standing on the top of the mountain, you can observe the entire Nhu Nguyet River Line, which marks the nation's history for generations. This is also a place where mountains and waters harmonize, the river looks like a mountain, the scenery and space are tinged with legend. Bo Da Pagoda also has another name: Quan Am Pagoda. According to historical data, the Pagoda dates back to the Ly Dynasty (11th Century) and was restored and expanded in 1720 under Le Trung Hung and later periods. The pagoda worships the three religions (Three religions are of the same origin): Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Combined worship of Thach Linh Than Tuong and Truc Lam Tam To. Therefore, the Buddha statue system at Bo Da Pagoda is decorated according to the Lam Te sect, combining indigenous folk beliefs and Taoism. Bo Da Pagoda relic area includes: Ancient pagoda called Bo Da Pagoda (also known as Quan Am Pagoda, or Cao Pagoda), Tu An Tu main pagoda, Tam Duc Am, Tower Garden and Temple Pond. In addition, on Bo Da mountain there is also a temple worshiping Duc Thanh Hoa (ie Thach Linh Than Tuong - the person who helped the king fight against foreign invaders). Tu An Tu main pagoda was built during the reign of King Le Hien Tong (1740-1786), Tu An Tu still preserves and maintains its ancient architectural features intact. The pagoda has a unique architecture, different from traditional pagodas in Northern Vietnam, that is, the "interior is open, the outside is closed" architecture, creating a quiet, secluded, and sacred space. The inner temple area consists of 18 horizontal and vertical buildings connected continuously with a total of nearly 100 rooms. The construction materials are made of fired bricks, tiles, clay pots and the earthen wall system is very unique and sustainable. The entrance to the pagoda is paved with salt stones of different sizes. The pagoda also preserves the "Buddhist Wood Sutras" carved on wood, with nearly 2,000 engravings in Chinese, Sanskrit and Nom scripts transmitting the values ​​of Buddhist thought in the world in general and Vietnamese Buddhism in general. in particular. After many centuries, the Woodblock Sutra is still quite intact, termite-free, even though no preservatives were used. In particular, "Bo Da pagoda tower garden" is considered the most beautiful and largest in Vietnam. The tower garden was built according to the specific and very strict regulations of the Zen sect. With more than 100 stupas lined up, row after row, where relics and ashes of more than 2,000 monks and nuns are stored. Legend has it that on full moon days here, those with opened eyes will see light shining from the ancient towers. Am Tam Duc was built at the same time as Tu An Pagoda. The monks at the pagoda named the temple "Tam Duc". because we hope that people who practice here will be wise to the three virtues: Wisdom, Virtue, and Grace. This is also the place to worship Patriarch Pham Kim Hung after he passed away. Cao Pagoda (Avalokiteśvara Pagoda, Ong Bo Pagoda, Bo Da Pagoda): The pagoda worships Avalokiteśvara Buddha. Legend has it that Cao Pagoda was built during the Ly Dynasty (11th Century) and was repaired many times. Initially, it was just a small pagoda made of earth and thatched. During the reign of King Le Du Tong in the reign of Bao Thai (1720-1729), the abbot, Pham Kim Hung, restored it and went through many times of renovation and worship. making Cao pagoda more and more spacious and good. Temple Pond It is one of the relics in the Bo Da Pagoda relic area, located in the center of Ha Lat village. Ao Mieu, also known as Ha Temple, worships the Stone God (Thach Linh Than Tuong) and the Stone Mother. Associated with the Bo Da Pagoda relic is the Bo Da Pagoda Festival (also known as Bo Pagoda Festival), the Festival is held from February 15 to 19 (lunar calendar) every year. Source: Electronic Information Portal of Viet Yen Town, Bac Giang Province

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