Xa Loi Pagoda located in the city of Ho Chi Minh portrays the cultures of Buddhism and the Vietnamese history. In 1963, over 400 monks and nuns were arrested and this pagoda was used as the opposition center. The Xa Loi Pagoda contains seven tiers and has a sacred Buddhist relic. A publishing center is dedicated to print books on Buddhism.
Another famous monument in the Ho Chi Minh City is the Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda. This monument is a part of the daily lives of the residents. The local Buddhist followers prior to going to their work visit the pagoda and say a prayer by burning incense.
The Tay Ho Pagoda in Hanoi was constructed in the 17th century. The West Lake is a magnificent sight and is popular for the Vietnamese culture.
The Quan Thanh Pagoda in Honoi is located near the Truc Bach Lake. There is a massive idol of Huyen Thien Tran Vo, the God to whom the pagoda is dedicated. Made from bronze, the idol weighs four tons and is accompanied by a tortoise and a snake.
The visit to the Perfume Pagoda in Hanoi is cumbersome and takes a bit of travelling. The scenery during the drive is exotic and one needs to take a row boat to reach the mountain’s base. A two kilometer walk thereafter takes visitors to the pagoda. Though simple architecture dons the Perfume Pagoda, the sights offered atop the mountain are truly magnificent.
No Responses to “Famous Pagodas in Vietnam”