One of the oldest pagodas in Tay Ninh, Go Ken Pagoda was built for a long time and with ancient and unique architecture. That is why this place is known as the center of Buddhism – Culture and is one of the attractions attracting many domestic and foreign tourists.
History of Go Ken Pagoda
Go Ken Pagoda in Tay Ninh was built by monk Thich Tri Luong in the late 19th century with simple and simple original materials made of bamboo. The temple is also known as Thien Lam Tu pagoda – one of the interesting spiritual tourist spots for those who are planning to travel to Tay Ninh.
The unique ancient temple in Tay Ninh (Photo: ST)
By 2007, the pagoda was restored and built by Dai Duc Thich Thien Nghia to create a new face for the temple. The temple is located on a high mound full of Go Ken Pagoda , that is why it is called by its name now.
Where is Go Ken Pagoda?
Visitors to Tay Ninh travel can easily move to this sightseeing place without taking too much time. About 6km from Tay Ninh town to Go Ken pagoda. On the way, you should pay attention on the side of the highway that there is a gate with the name of the temple in Chinese characters. Then, you just need to go about 250 meters more to reach the temple.
Entrance to Go Ken Pagoda (Photo: ST)
There is something interesting about Thien Lam pagoda
Modern beauty and antiquity
Upon entering the temple courtyard, visitors will see a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni under lush tree branches and branches. Besides, there are also the statue of Quan The Am and the stupas over the monk abbot. There are three stupas in the temple: the tower of Yet Ma Tri Luong, the Venerable Tu Phong and the Venerable Thuan Hoa.
The temple architecture is different from both ancient and modern (Photo: ST)
Go Ken Pagoda in Tay Ninh has a unique architecture with a solid high foundation, around the foundation paved with revetment for guests compared to ancient temples in the province. The temple is designed like a church with two tiled roofs, about 30m in length and 15m in width. The wall was built with crushed lime stucco and the leaves of an olive tree, the main door was dome-shaped and opened at the gable wall. Inside the pagoda there are two rows of columns, each row has 6 trees and is divided into three compartments, the entrance is fitted with square wooden bars. The temple also has an area of over 6,000 square meters.
The temple grounds (Photo: ST)
Go Ken pagoda also has many other famous works such as Tam Quan Gate, Duc Pha Di Lac Shrine, Lam Ty Ni Garden, Ngu Hanh Son Mountain and 9-storey Xa Loi Bao Thap which are in the process of completion. This place still retains ancient worshiping tools such as thunder drums, common rosary and many valuable wooden Buddha statues.
Famous works at Thien Lam Pagoda (Photo: ST)
Social activities at Go Ken pagoda
The temple is admired by many people because it not only does Buddhist activities but also actively participates in social charity and organization.
The sights of many tourists (Photo: ST)
Every year, the pagoda also mobilizes contributions to activities such as building solidarity houses, supporting children with disabilities, people in need, the poor, the elderly, and contributing to local study promotion activities. organizing medical examination and charity medicine distribution in Tay Ninh province.
Activities take place at Go Ken Pagoda (Photo: ST)
Go Ken Pagoda bring architecture combined with the two cultures of East and West, attracting tourists to explore, admire the unique beauty at this Xining. Hope you will have an enjoyable and complete experience and enjoy, relax your soul and be a little peaceful with your loved ones here!