Not being too much of a devotion to Buddhism, but still wanting to find a safe place to calm down, Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban in Dak Lak is the ideal destination for you.
Introduction to Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban
Ngoc Ban is a nunnery belonging to the mendicant sect, Division 1 of the Nuns, located at 6 Pham Van Dong street, Tan Hoa Ward, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province . 
Peaceful space in Tinh Xa (Photo by FB Bich Sang)
According to the recorded documents, in 1968, Mr. Antoine Delpane – General Director of CHPI Rubber Company donated a land of more than 14,000 square meters to the late Hualien Nun, so he used it for construction. the nunnery in 1969. And after more than a year of construction, on March 28, 1970, the solemn inauguration took place under the witness of the Vietnamese Sangha Sangha and the nuns.
But after 30 years of operation, the main hall and a number of other works in Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban were severely damaged and degraded. Therefore, in early 1999, the nun decided to restore and complete in 2001, to have a sacred place as spacious and famous as today.
Impressive architecture of Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban
Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban is not designed too sophisticated or lavish, beautiful like Sac Tu Khai Doan pagoda , but it has a quite harmonious layout and is arranged in certain areas including: the main hall in the middle, boys roads, guest houses, chapels, nuns, blessing caves, stupas, five elemental tops … around and large, open gardens embracing the buildings in the campus.
Main hall
This is the most important work in the monastery, nearly 300 square meters wide and built in an octagonal shape – the traditional architectural style of the Buddhist sect.
The main hall was built in an octagonal shape (Photo: Fb Sang Nguyen)
Inside the main hall of Ngoc Ban pagoda, there are four large pillars surrounding Buddha tower worshiping Buddha Thich Ca Mau Ni, to represent “Sangha – Ni – Male – Female” who are studying together and protecting. Buddhism. In particular, at the foot of the 4 columns, there are also 4 supportive pink lotus flowers as a reminder to everyone to always be as pure and pure as a lotus flower.
The majestic Buddha tower in the palace (Photo @ lee.mex242)
In addition, inside the palace, there is also a portrait of Master Minh Dang Quang – the founder of the Khat Si sect, to express the nuns’ respect and gratitude towards him.
However, the most impressive point in the main hall is located in the 2.7m high statue of Duc Quan The Am Bodhisattva and is cast by the wood of Thuy Tung tree over 2,000 years old, placed in the center.
The most prominent statue in the main hall (Photo @ngothaocr)
You may not know, Thuy Tung wood is already very rare, only the big trees in the world can have it, moreover this is also the only Thuy Tung tree in Vietnam that is kept intact, so although Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban is not the largest temple, but thanks to this unique heritage, it still attracts many people to visit every year.
Moreover, this statue is also sculpted with elaborate patterns and meticulous details such as the folds of the shirt, skirt, lotus leaf veins or facial lines … making anyone admire. threshold can not help admire, admire.
The statue is meticulous to every detail (Photo by Fb Son Ha)
Cuu Huyen That To Church
In addition to worshiping Tam The Buddha, the Cuu Huyen That To shrine in Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban court in Buon Ma Thuot also has a place where children can visit, burn the fragrance and show filial piety and remembrance. grandparents, parents or deceased relatives. That is one of the reasons that everyone who comes here wants to come back again.
Landscape garden
It will be a mistake if traveling to Ngoc Ban and overlooking the large garden with lush, one-color green trees and flower gardens with all kinds of species blooming all year round, shining the whole area.
In addition, in the garden there is also a clear lake and elaborate stone works such as: Di Lac Bo Tat caves always blooming on the lips of a mysterious smile, the mighty Dat Ma Su To Cave or Ngu Hanh Son mountain. secret … will also urge you to explore all the way.
Beautiful statues in the garden (Photo @ ken.ziza)
The great human values of Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban
The purpose of the monastery is not a place to pray to God to worship Buddha, to give blessings or luck, but to be a place where people can calm their minds, get rid of their troubles, lies and deceives, so if If you are looking for a place that can calm your soul, there is no better place than Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban in Dak Lak . 
Relaxing at Tinh Xa (Photo by Fb Thanh Tinh)
Furthermore, starting in 2006, this spiritual center has established a charity medical facility with full rooms such as: examination, acupuncture, physical therapy, acupressure, medication dispensing … Free for poor patients. Therefore, if anyone in a difficult situation wants to heal according to Oriental medicine, this is not a bad place.
In particular, the nunnery also cooperates with charitable organizations, every year, help poor households, provide compassionate houses for the lonely people or help children in difficult circumstances go to school … This can be said to be a noble act, making this place even more valuable in the hearts of everyone.
In addition, if you have time, you can try participating in the 2-month Buddhist retreats held at the monastery, with many meaningful and useful lessons, and delicious vegetarian dishes, for sure. is a memorable memory in your lifetime.
The retreat attracted a lot of Buddhists (Photo by FB Lien Huong)
It can be said that, along with other pagodas on the red highland land, Tinh Xa Ngoc Ban has drawn more magnificent splendor in the spiritual complex of Mountain Street, making it impossible for visitors to ignore.
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