Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ba Sao, Kim Bang, Ha Nam) – the largest temple in the world will be the venue for the United Nations Buddha’s Birthday
Visiting Tam Chuc Ha Nam pagoda
Tam Chuc Pagoda complex located in Ba Sao town (Ha Nam province) is currently under construction and completion. Although according to the investor, this temple takes 30 years to complete, but it is now one of the attractive spiritual destinations for domestic and foreign tourists.
Tam Chuc Ha Nam Pagoda – the largest temple in the world
This is the largest temple in the world with a population of up to 5,100 hectares. In which there are nearly 1,000 hectares of lakes, 3,000 hectares of rocky mountains, natural forests … along with many valleys, surrounded by mountains on 3 sides, Tam Chuc lake before with 6 small mountains. Legend has it that 6 mountains in the middle of the lake in front of the temple are 6 bells brought down from heaven.
From archaeological artifacts, initially, it can be concluded that Tam Chuc Pagoda is over 1,000 years old. In 2013, the temple complex was recognized by the state as a national tourist area.
The temples and palaces at Tam Chuc were specially built with 12,000 volcanic lava stone paintings depicting the Buddha’s relics originating from Indonesia. All are meticulously assembled, carefully by the talented hands of skilled craftsmen.
Part of the 12,000 stone paintings depicting the life of Buddha. Photo: VnExpress
On the spiritual axis of Tam Chuc Pagoda, there are parts: Jade Pagoda, Tam The Palace, Phap Chu Temple, Quan Am Palace, Tam Quan Gate, International Meeting Room.
Specifically, the main areas of Tam Chuc Pagoda:
Jade Pagoda
The Jade Pagoda (the altar of Te Troi) is located on top of That Tinh mountain, being constructed by Hindu artisans. To get to the temple, visitors will have to climb about 200 stone steps. There are 3 Buddha statues made entirely of granite, imported from India with a Buddha statue made of extremely rare jade.
To reach the Jade Pagoda, visitors must pass 200 stone steps
Tam The Palace
Tam The Palace has an area of more than 5000m2, enough for 5,000 Buddhists to perform the ceremony at the same time, there are 3 Buddha statues in black bronze, each weighing 80 tons in the center. Behind each Buddha statue is a lotus leaf inlaid with gold.
The area of Tam The Palace is enough for 5,000 Buddhists to worship at once. Photo: VnExpress
Dharma Temple Thich Ca Mau Ni
Inside the shrine area is a giant 200-ton Buddha statue. This is also the largest Buddha statue in Southeast Asia up to now.
Tam Chuc Dinh
The area to worship the Queen of the Dinh is Duong Thi Nguyet. According to legend, the communal house was ordered by Dinh Tien Hoang to build after rebelling 12 warlords and ascending the throne.
Tam Chuc Dinh
Kinh Garden
Coming to the Kinh Garden, visitors seem to step into the maze in front of 99 stone pillars engraved with Buddhist scriptures, each weighing up to 200 tons and 13.5 meters high. To worship temple Henan Tam Chuc can not miss the opportunity to watch and proceedings follow the texts available.
In the precincts of Tam Chuc Pagoda, there are also Bodhi trees donated by the Chairman of the National Assembly of Sri Lanka – a branch of “Great Bodhi Tree” (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi) at the Mahamegha Relic, Anuradhapura – Sri Lanka Lanka is 2,250 years old and is considered a treasure of Sri Lanka. Deeper, its origin is the sacred bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya – India (where the Buddha attained enlightenment).
Sacred Bodhi Tree from Sri Lanka
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The panorama, the temple complex evokes a sense of elegance, escape between beautiful architectural works hidden in the pine forest. Every morning, from the position of the pagoda, watching the water surface, branches, mountains … in the fog, it seems like being lost in a fairyland. In the afternoon of sunset, the lake surface is rippling, everything becomes sparkling and fanciful. Tam Chuc Pagoda attracts many visitors to enjoy the landscape as well as to find peaceful moments in the soul amidst the serene wild mountain scenery.
The temple is in a deserted location
Vesak festival 2019 and instructions on Tam Chuc Ha Nam Pagoda
The United Nations Vesak 2019 Celebration is the third time that Vietnam is honored to host this event. The event will take place from May 12-14, 2019 at Tam Chuc Buddhist Cultural Center, Ha Nam. The event is expected to welcome 105 delegations from countries and territories, more than 500 delegations with over 1,500 dignitaries, church leaders, researchers and scholars. In May, the main items at the convention center are almost complete to prepare for this important event.
To go to Tam Chuc Pagoda to attend the Vesak Celebration 2019 , visitors can choose one of the two following paths:
+ Palace road 1: Go along the way to Huong pagoda, but do not turn to Trinh temple but go straight about 5km to reach Tam Chuc Pagoda. The route is about 65km long.
+ Road 2: Take the direction of Highway 1 (Phap Van expressway) to Phu Ly city then go about 12km more, ask the local people for directions or follow Google maps to choose the shortest route. This route is about 62km.
To Tam Chuc Ha Nam Pagoda , visitors get off the bus and move around by tram. Ticket price: 30,000 VND / person / one way, 40,000 VND / person / round trip.
The tram system at Tam Chuc Pagoda is ready to serve visitors to the Vesak Celebration
Currently, the transport system connecting Hanoi – Ha Nam is extremely convenient. Tam Chuc pagoda, Bai Dinh pagoda and Huong pagoda form a complex of “Golden Triangle” spiritual tourism attracting domestic and foreign tourists looking to worship. On the occasion of the Great Buddha’s Birthday of the United Nations of Vesak 2019, do not miss the opportunity to visit, admire and celebrate at this world’s largest temple./.