Eo Gio is probably no stranger to Quy Nhon, but few people know that right next to that charming painting is Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa – a quiet, peaceful spiritual place that makes you sobbing. pilgrims.
Introduction of Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa
Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa is a pagoda located just below the mountain slope of Eo Gio, in Bai Bac, Phuong Mai peninsula, Ly Luong village, Nhon Ly commune, about 20km from Quy Nhon city center, Binh Dinh province.
The nunnery is lying on the mountainside (Photo @beepstagram)
The name “Tinh Xa” is derived from the way of calling Buddhist-style temples and houses – a special place for the meditation days of Indian monks. At the same time, unlike the temples with a ritual function, Tinh Xa will focus more on resting and spiritual cultivation.
The pagoda was built in 1960 by the late Duc teacher Thich Giac An and in May 1962 was officially completed with a total investment of about 5 billion VND. Through many events, Tinh Xa was restored to be more spacious and spacious but still retains the inherent spiritual features of Buddhism here. Currently, it is hosted by Venerable Thich Gia Tri.
The beauty of Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa
There is no poetic architecture like Thien Hung pagoda, but with the terrain leaning against the mountain, next to the ocean rattling waves and surrounded by lush trees all year round with a peaceful and calm atmosphere, Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa in Nhon Ly has always attracted many tourists and Buddhists to visit every year.
Surrounded by lush trees (Photo @ luyen.dangquynh)
Initially, the monastery was built of light materials, but because it is located on a rather high terrain on a mountain slope, it has been cemented and bears the style of the Khat Si sect. The highlight is the main hall with an ancient and modern design like a key located in the North – South direction, the center of the octagon is the place of worshiping the Three Jewels (Buddha – Dharma – Sangha) creating a solemnity, peaceful.
The majestic Buddha shrine (Photo @ haphi90)
Around the campus are many statues for visitors to worship, pray such as: Maitreya Buddha, white Guan Yin statue in the middle of the yard, four-sided smiling statue with mysterious smile like in the Khmer temple on the outer walls or the image of the ancient tomb and Bao Thac Elder Giac Toai – the first abbot of this place, died in 1993.
Surrounding are many different Buddha statues (Photo @ doll_2909)
In particular, around Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa is also decorated with many ornamental trees, old trees, fruit trees or ancient mossy walls to make this place cooler and fresh, as well as to Nature lovers have a wonderful place to stay.
Impressive architecture of the double Buddha statue
It can be said that this is the most outstanding work of Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa . You can see this statue right from the moment you sit on a canoe to Ky Co because it is up to 18 meters high, including the base of about 30 meters – is the tallest double statue of the Bodhisattva of the Buddha in Vietnam.
A statue facing the main gate of the pagoda (to the south), holding rosary and scriptures is called Quan The Am Khiet Tuong, and a statue facing the vast sea (north), holding a vase of orange Highway is called Quan The Am Nam Hai.
Each statue is facing one side (Photo @ledinhchihung)
Previously, the statue facing the North was painted silver with the meaning of “Silver Sea” to pray for peace and peace for the fishermen floating in the sea, while the statue facing the South was yellow with the meaning of ‘ Golden Forest ”, pray for prosperity and well-being for all living beings and people on this land. However, according to the wishes of the local people in the future and the consensus of the Buddhists and Master Tru Tri, the twin Buddha statue was completely covered with gold paint to help resist the erosion of time and the harsh weather, as well as adorn the landscape of Ngoc Hoa pagoda .
Gold plated to protect against inclement weather (Photo @bungbunggg)
Not only has the impressive height but also the double Buddha statue at Ngoc Hoa Quy Nhon Tinh Xa also captivates visitors by its sophisticated and unique sculptures. Each statue is a subtle refinement of deities of different cultures: eyes shaped from Tibet, the figure of the exemplary Vietnamese, the shield in the middle with the creation. The image of the destructive flame of Shiva was learned from India and the mural was taken from Champa …
The statues are finely sculpted (Photo @ruabengbeng)
In addition, the body of the Quan The Am statue was built hollow, consisting of many floors and placed about 2,000 small colorful statues of Quan The Am made of bronze, stone, composite … with full information about the idea and process Complete the statue to save for the next life.
In addition, the base of the statue is also elaborately built with honeycomb stone combined with reinforced concrete and designed according to traditional Binh Dinh techniques, four corners are statues carved on stone with four colors difference is very nice.
Overall eye-catching (Photo @ aalice92.0801)
Even, Ngoc Hoa Tinh Xa is also a new resting place for the deceased, so inside the Buddha statue, it is possible to place 8,000 urns of ashes according to the lineages (because the cemeteries in the area are being liberated).
Memorable experiences at Ngoc Hoa Tinh Xa
Because it is a place that specializes in meditation and spirituality, if you have come to Ngoc Hoa Tinh Xa , visitors should stay for a few days to rest, listen to Buddhist teachings and calm down. However, you need to ask the people or the tour guide to contact you so that the temple can still prepare.
Normally, the infirmary will not collect tickets but also organize festivals, contribute hands to social charity activities, or participate in the “love porridge rice” model in the city, so Pilgrims coming here can also show their sincere gratitude by contributing to the charity, it will definitely be a memorable memory.
In addition, the hostel also has many beautiful corners for visitors to “so deep”, but because it is a pure spiritual place, you should limit photography and filming, instead, let your soul relax. go into the nature, listen to the ringing of the temple bells, the monks’ voices reciting the warm sutras and breathing in the peaceful fresh air here, making sure that all troubles and fatigue of work disappear. just now.
Peaceful, quiet space (Photo @xi__mui)
Moreover, standing on the monastery not only enjoys the cool breeze but also admires the poetic and lyrical beauty of the clear blue beaches and the immense Eo Gio , oh, happiness is the end.
Revealing, the nunnery is open most of the day, so you can come here to visit and pay tribute at any time.
If the hustle and bustle of the city makes you bored, the work pressure on your shoulders makes you tired, then immediately relieve those things by going to Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa to rest.