The newly built pagoda of Ba Vang (also known as Bao Quang Pagoda), inaugurated on March 9, has been recorded as having the largest sanctum and will probably become a new attractive tourist destination in the near future.
The
site was originally built in the 13th century and has been renovated several
times. The first restoration was conducted in 1705 by Truc Lam Zen Master
Mahasamon Tue Bich Pho Giac who was born in 1658 in the reign of King Le Hien
Tong.
Based
on the archaeological excavation results at the base of the pagoda, such as
30x15cm pinkish trough-shaped terracotta tiles and 40x40cm terracotta flooring
bricks, the pagoda was built in the Tran Dynasty. These bricks and tiles were
decorated with four petaled flowers, a popular pattern in the Tran Dynasty.
Wars
and turbulent political events over time have ruined this historical pagoda.
The most notable artifacts remain in the pagoda today include a 0.52m high,
0.38m wide, 0.12m thick stone stele; two stone turtles, and a 1.2m high, 0.22m
thick stone incense tower. As time goes by, the Chinese words engraved on the
stele and tower were worn away and very hard to read. However, through the
presentation, experts suggested that the stele was engraved with the name of a
chief monk, while the tower was engraved with these words: Thanh Dang Mountain,
Bao Quang Pagoda, Heavenly Pillar.
In
2007, local authorities requested Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh from the Truc
Lam Yen Tu Monastery to manage the Ba Vang Pagoda. He managed to raise the
funds from tourist donations and Buddhists throughout the country to restore
the pagoda and has received more than VND400 billion. The pagoda was built on
an area of 21.818ha, including a 3,500cu.m large three-compartment sanctum that
has been considered the largest in Vietnam. Other constructions including
preaching chamber, contemplation room, library, and steeple were designed and
built harmoniously, preserving the traditional traits of northern pagodas. All
statues in the pagoda such as Tam The (three Buddhas representing the past,
present and future), Quan Am Bo Tat (Bodhisattvas), La Han (Arhats) are now
built up to 2m or more in height.
Considering
the pagoda’s historical value, Quang Ninh People’s Committee has ranked it
among province’s historical heritage sites.
The
Ba Vang Pagoda is likely to become a well known spiritual tourism destination
attracting lots of domestic and foreign tourist and Buddhist pilgrims.
According to the organizers of the ribbon cutting ceremony, during the two days
of March 8 and 9, the pagoda welcomed nearly 100,000 Buddhist pilgrims and
tourists. “In the near future, we will boost volunteer programs to help the
disadvantaged across the country associated with Buddhist events,” said Thich
Truc Thai Minh.
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