Lost in a fairy tale place in a thousand-year-old temple in Ha Nam
Upon arriving at this temple, it seems that all the worries have disappeared, replaced by a sense of freedom
Follow Trang Tura’s footsteps in search of peace at Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu pagoda in Ha Nam.
Only about 70km from Hanoi capital with one hour traveling by car, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu pagoda , by Ha Nam itself, is really a peaceful place to stop, for those who want to find a quiet quiet corner.
Find peace in Jizō-Phi’s hybridThe owner of the photo series ‘A peaceful place of Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu himself’ shared: “The temple was built on a hill with a mountain back leaning position – behind is a pine hill, forest of trees. And in front of the temple is a field. immense rice. “
The temple is located separate from its own spaceThe temple is separate from the residential area, so it is extremely quiet and tranquil. Just stepping foot to the place was the wind chimes tinkling everywhere, along with the scent of rice fields, the sound of running water, the sound of birds singing … oh all like a picture … like a paradise in the lower world!
Keep the pure, freshComing to Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu pagoda, Ha Nam is holy , as if returning to the original, like a child looking to return to the homeland with the roots, … extremely peaceful. Suddenly all tired, all melancholy, all the hustle and pity vanished, emptied as soon as we entered the temple grounds. Traveling to Ha Nam , where not only Ba Kien house , or Vu Dai’s braised fish, you can now stop and experience life at this peaceful temple!
Especially pure immeasurableDia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is located in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam, formerly known as Dung pagoda, which was abandoned and seriously degraded. In December 2015, Venerable Thich Minh Quang received, cultivated, built and changed his name to Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu, meaning that Jizō the Bodhisattva always comes to this place, may never come. this. Taken from the words of King Tu Duc when he came here to pray, when he left the day, it said “Phi Lai” has just returned, but ‘phi’ might also never come back.
The temple was restored and built from the old temple DungThe old Dung pagoda was built in the 11th century with the scale of 100 rooms, and historically was chosen by King Tran Nghe Tong as a hidden place while King Tu Duc came here to pray.
Through many ups and downs of history, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu pagoda leaned against the mountain, the mountain held a throne, the two sides were left Thanh Long – right of Bach Ho, surrounded by countless pine balls. Up to now, it has become a famous spiritual tourist destination of Ha Nam .
Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu from Henan can lean his back on the mountainVisitors coming to the temple for the first time will be surprised by the white pebble front yard in front of the road nest, 12 circles drawn on the gravel background representing 12 human conditions. White pebbles carry the meaning of meditation, walking around the campus, looking at the pure white pebbles that make people’s hearts more serene than ever.
Like the layout of traditional temples, the largest is the Tam Bao building. Buddha Jizō appears gentle but exudes majesty, placed in the overall harmonious architecture with brown, yellow, white as the main color.
The surrounding scenery is pure greenTo the right of the Tam Bao building is the To Church, the place of worship for 42 ancestors of the temple. There is also a small temple to worship Buddha Quan The Am located in the middle of the lotus lake, His Excellency and His Holiness, housing area (for monks and nuns – Buddhists in the temple), and a lecture hall where monks and nuns – Buddhists The lion listens to the abbot’s daily teachings and takes place retreats here, the guest house for visitors from all over the world, and those who participate in retreats and temple experiences.
Dry Sea – Dry Sea in Phi Lai TuIn the temple, there are still many sacred antiques and historical natural revealed mascots found during construction such as: Garuda bird statue, funny nose tile, lotus base, dragon-shaped brick, Phoenix stone carved stele and many other ceramics …
Many ancient treasures were found at the templeComing to the Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu, in addition to the pilgrimage scene, visitors can also experience climbing, climbing along the slopes from the right side of the Jizō pagoda to admire the rocky caves and lush vegetation. Or go to the top of the mountain to see the panoramic view of the pagoda hidden in the green pine forest and take your eyes away to capture the beauty of the vast rice fields, in the sunset, the golden color of peaceful sediments is poured out.
Stop and return to the sourceTourists arrive at Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Temple from Ha Nam , seemingly all worries and worries disappear, instead, the feeling of dissipation is free, as if they were lost in a fairyland, sunk in the air. peaceful time of mountains and forests – heaven and earth and a pure sacred place.
Photo: Trang Tura