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But Thap Pagoda is an ancient pagoda with extremely unique architecture in Bac Ninh. The pagoda was built around the 17th century during the Later Le Dynasty. The architecture of the pagoda is in the style of "Inner courtyard, outer enclosure architecture".
Although has gone through hundreds of years of history, the pagoda still retains its ancient beauty. This is also one of the National historical sites that tourists should visit. In particular, you will not want to miss participating in the But Thap Pagoda festival.
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Panorama of But Thap Pagoda from above
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The pagoda lies right on the edge of Duong River, creating an extremely poetic scene. The pagoda also has another name Ninh Phuc Tu, located in Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province.
But Thap Pagoda is a spiritual place that visitors should definitely not miss
Because Bac Ninh is only about 40 kilometers from Hanoi, visitors can choose to travel by motorbike from Hanoi to the temple. It usually only takes about 1 hour by road. From Hanoi, visitors can drive from So Intersection to Khuat Duy Tien Street.
Run onto the Linh Dam Overpass and continue following National Highway 1B to reach Bac Ninh. Then continue to follow National Highway 38 to pass Ho Bridge and move onto Thien Duc Street for about more 9 kilometers to But Thap Pagoda.
Many centuries have passed, but But Thap Pagoda still retains its architectural integrity
Traveling to But Thap Pagoda, visitors can go at any time of the year. However, the most ideal time to visit But Thap Pagoda is the early spring of the new year. On these days, you will have the opportunity to admire the poetic and unique scenery of the pagoda in the January weather. With fresh, cool air, you can comfortably stroll and perform rituals, praying for a peaceful new year.
But Thap Pagoda Festival is held on the 23rd and 24th of March lunar month every year with many cultural activities imbued with the traditional culture of the nation. The festival is divided into two parts: the ceremony part and the festival part.
The ceremony takes place mainly in the inner temple area with traditional rituals such as: worshiping Buddha, incense offering ceremony, offering an altar to pray for blessings, worshiping ancestors...
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Visitors can go to But Thap Pagoda at any time of the year
The statue is one of four national treasures recognized by the State located at the pagoda. One of the places of special interest to many tourists in But Thap Pagoda is the thousand-armed, thousand-eyed Guan Yin statue. This statue is ancient and was confirmed to have been sculpted in 1656.
It got the name because this statue has a total of 11 heads with 952 short arms and 42 long arms. This is truly a unique work of art imbued with Buddhist meaning.
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The thousand-eyed, thousand-armed Bodhisattva Buddha statue is an antique at But Thap Pagoda
One place that tourists must definitely visit when visiting But Thap Pagoda is Bao Nghiem Tower. The tower is located right inside the temple grounds. The tower has a relatively unique architecture, gradually building from low to high. Viewed from above, Bao Nghiem Tower looks like a giant pen in the blue sky.
Bao Nghiem Tower was built in 1647 during the reign of King Le Chan Tong. This is also a project recognized as having a long history. The main door of the tower was also built facing the south with the words "Bao Nghiem Thap" (Bao Nghiem Tower) right on the body of the building.
This is the place to worship Venerable Chuyet Chuyet. Venerable Chuyet Chuyet had the talent to inspire people. He was revered by King Le and called him a teacher. All the great mandarins in the court of King Le and Lord Trinh all admired him.
Bao Nghiem Tower is like a giant pen in the blue sky
Nine-story Lotus Tower at But Thap Pagoda is one of the three most beautiful towers in Vietnam today. Carrying dozens of diverse carved paintings, said to have reached perfection with high artistic value, this is worthy of being a typical treasure for a land rich in cultural tradition.
According to the “Complete History of Dai Viet” chronicles, Nine-story Lotus Tower at But Thap Pagoda was built in the 14th century, during the reign of Zen Master Huyen Quang. This is still a conjecture because national beliefs over time may have molded this legend, as a detail that increases the "sacredness" of the long existence of the Nine Products Palace.
The tower has a 9-storey layout, with all 8 sides carved with exquisite reliefs related to Buddhist relics. After hundreds of years, the tower can still rotate without making a sound.
Nine-story Lotus Tower, a delicately carved work that is both unique and strange
The carvings on the nine-level lotus throne carry the content of promoting good and eliminating evil, introducing the actions of the Patriarchs and great masters with different levels of sublimation on the path of practice. The carving is exquisite and spontaneous, the composition of people and scenes is like a perfect painting.
The stupa has an important meaning in Buddhism, representing the human practice process at different levels. Each tower floor represents a stage of practice, delicately depicted with artistic sculpture.
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Nine-story Lotus Tower is an octagonal wooden tower
Hopefully, through the detailed information in the article, visitors can choose a suitable But Thap Pagoda spiritual travel itinerary. Surely this will be an extremely meaningful trip with relatives and family. Contact Asia King Travel to explore this Vietnam spiritual trip!
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