Not only famous for its ancient and magnificent look, but Vam Ray Pagoda (Tra Vinh) also attracts many tourists to visit and admire the largest outdoor reclining Buddha statue in Vietnam.
Built on a large area of land, Vam Ray pagoda located in Ham Tam commune, Tra Cu district, about 35km from Tra Vinh city becomes a destination attracting many tourists inside and outside the province to visit. magnificent and unique architecture.
Vam Ray is the largest Khmer temple in Vietnam. From the outside, the temple looks like a palace. Photo: Vien Vien NgocVisiting Vam Ray pagoda, visitors can admire the whole works with impressive Angkor architectural style – a typical architecture of Cambodia. Photo: @nhienng_In the middle of the temple courtyard, there is a tall pillar supported by stylized Naga snake-shaped pillars with 5 heads, used to light candles on festivals, symbolizing the Buddha’s teachings that will enlighten mankind, helping people live towards goodness. Photo: @letrungnghiatgThe center of the temple is the main hall with sophisticated architecture, surrounded by two large courtyards. The entrance is spacious with rows of goddesses clasping their hands to greet both sides. Photo: @letrungnghiatgThe main hall of Vam Ray pagoda has 4 gates, the main gate facing east according to the tradition of Khmer temples, symbolizing the Buddhist spiritual path going from West to East. Photo: @letrungnghiatgThe entrance to the main hall is carved very meticulously, sophisticatedly, combining the art style of the pagoda and folk carvings, creating an ancient unique feature. Photo: @ Dupeo.reviewThe artistic peak of Vam Ray Pagoda is reflected in unique motifs in the dome, walls, columns and stairs such as the head statue of Maraprum four-sided saint, goddess Kayno half-human, half-bird, Marakrit bird … : @ Dupeo.review
The inside of the main hall is lavishly decorated with colorful murals with the theme of Buddhist life and teachings.
In particular, coming to Vam Ray Pagoda, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the large-sized statue of Buddha Shakyamuni entered Nirvana, outstandingly painted in gold. According to Tra Vinh Tourism Promotion Information Center page, the statue is 5m long, 20m high, 16m wide. Photo: @ Dupeo.reviewThe statue is placed on a pedestal equivalent to a two-story house, and is also the largest outdoor reclining Buddha statue in Vietnam. Photo: Phatgiao.org.vnMany visitors to Vam Ray Pagoda enjoy taking pictures with the giant Buddha statue. Just choose a suitable photo angle and visitors will have mesmerizing check-in pictures. Photo: Thuy DungVisiting Vam Ray Pagoda, visitors not only witness the unique architecture but also walk in a very large space, feel the pure atmosphere at the temple. Photo: @ Dupeo.reviewHere, visitors can pray for peace and health for relatives and family as well as comfortably take check-in pictures with traditional Khmer costumes. Photo: @nhienng_
The temple was inaugurated in May 2010. According to the Tra Vinh Tourism Promotion Information Center, Vam Ray Pagoda boldly shows the tradition of Theravada Khmer Southern Buddhism.
Through the historical process, the temple has a firm position in the social life and consciousness of the Khmer in the South. The pagoda is the place where major festivals take place during the year such as the traditional Chol – year – thmay, Don ta festival, Ook – Oom – Bok festival, and is also a gathering place for Khmer people to learn Paly and to study. reason, apprenticeship …
