Talking about Tien Giang land, visitors will immediately remember that this is a place with vast rivers and abundant fruits. Besides, this place is marked not only by the fruitful gardens and vast green countryside but also by the unique ancient temples. Many pagodas have new and ancient architecture, becoming indispensable cultural tourist destinations when coming here.
Vinh Trang Pagoda. (Photo: Hoang Anh)
Vinh Trang is an ancient pagoda that has existed for a long time. The pagoda is located on Nguyen Trung Truc street, My Tho city, Tien Giang province, construction began in 1849 with an area of about 14,000 square meters. The pagoda is not only famous in Tien Giang but also famous throughout the Southwest region. This place has bold Asian and European architecture and has been recognized as a national historical and cultural relic.
Vinh Trang Pagoda is one of the largest pagodas with many sophisticated and sharp sculptures. The pagoda is designed and built in the shape of a Quoc letter with 4 consecutive rooms. Materials used are mainly reinforced cement and precious woods. In addition to the unique architecture of the temple, Vinh Trang also has more than 60 Buddha statues of different sizes.
Going to the temple at the beginning of the year in Tien Giang: Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery (Photo: Tien Giang Province Monastery History Editorial Board)
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery is located in hamlet 1, Thanh Tan commune, Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province. This is a pagoda built in 2012 according to the traditional model of the Truc Lam Yen Tu sect, affiliated with the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.
To get to the Zen monastery, starting from the center of Tien Giang province, visitors move from Trung Luong intersection on National Highway 1A, 6km west, to Long Dinh, then move on to My Phuoc town, District 1. Tan Phuoc. After that, continue going about 10km to reach Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery. There are always signs along the way to enter the Zen monastery. The path is unobstructed and extremely convenient.
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery. (Photo: Binh Pham)
Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery possesses a solemn beauty, a harmonious combination of ancient and modern beauty. Coming here, you will admire a Zen monastery with the most unique and rare architecture in Vietnam. Not only that, this place also brings a feeling of peace, you will feel light and peaceful.
Going to the first temple ceremony of the year in Tien Giang: Linh Vu Pagoda
Linh Vu Pagoda. (Photo: Bao Ngoc)
Linh Vu Pagoda is also known as Sac Tu Pagoda. The pagoda was built in the 18th century in Cho hamlet, Thanh Phu commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province. This is a temple belonging to the Vietnamese Buddhist Church following the Northern sect.
It is one of the oldest pagodas famous for its rich history associated with the time when King Gia Long fled the Tay Son army. The pagoda opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. every day. It is a peaceful place with a majestic appearance. In front of the pagoda is a tall, solidly built three-entrance gate decorated with reliefs in the aristocratic style. Inside the pagoda is supported by 48 large pillars made from precious wood and have a lifespan of more than 200 years.
Going to the first temple ceremony of the year in Tien Giang: Phat An Pagoda
Phat An Temple. (Photo: Tien Giang Province Buddhist Information and Information Board)
Like many other temples, Phat An is a sacred place of worship known to many tourists. Construction started in 1950 in My Tho city, Tien Giang province. This is also a place to practice Buddhism for monks and nuns from all over the country.
The temple grounds are not too large, creating a cozy and solemn feeling. This place is not only famous for its sacred place but also as a place for Buddhist teaching and training. Phat An is also a pagoda that possesses a special architectural style with a delicately sculpted three-entrance gate.
Going to the first temple ceremony of the year in Tien Giang: Buu Lam Pagoda
Buu Lam Pagoda. (Photo: Khoa Nguyen)
Buu Lam is a long-standing sacred temple associated with many ancient Buddha statues and hundreds of other relics. The pagoda is located at Anh Giac Street, Ward 3, My Tho City. This is one of the places that attracts many pilgrims to worship Buddha.
The temple is located in a pure and simple campus with many rows of green coconut trees and oil trees providing shade. If you come to Tien Giang and don’t visit Buu Lam Pagoda, it is a big mistake for Buddhist pilgrims. Although it has undergone many renovations, the architecture here still retains its ancient features.
When visiting temples, people not only come to see a temple with beautiful architecture, but also come to convey their wishes for peace and express their hearts in a peaceful, quiet space. Stepping lightly, sincerely worshiping and calming down in sacred places, visitors feel like they are able to let go of all the worries in their heads and purify their souls.