Dong Pagoda is the most famous place in the Yen Tu scenic relic complex, the destination of all monks, nuns, Buddhists, and pilgrims when pilgrimage to the sacred land of Yen Tu.
Located on the highest peak of the Yen Tu range, at an altitude of 1,068m above sea level, but every year, this place still welcomes thousands of visitors to worship and worship Buddha.
Currently, to get to Dong Pagoda, visitors can choose to take the cable car or climb from the foot of the mountain to the top. With a passion for conquest, many young people have chosen to climb on foot to fully experience the journey.
Departing from Hanoi at 10 pm, Mr. Le Van Thao (Hung Yen) and a group of friends arrived at the foot of Yen Tu mountain in the middle of the night and started climbing from about 2:30 am.
Mr. Thao said that the most difficult thing was that the heat-retaining jacket was soaked in sweat, and strong winds quickly made his body cold. Sometimes his legs were exhausted and crampbed, the intention to give up was also fleeting, but in the end, he still managed to conquer Yen Tu mountain, touch Dong Pagoda and worship Buddha.
For Mr. Thao, all fatigue seems to disappear when the sun rises on the sacred mountain peak: "The feeling is truly worth the effort put in. This is a very memorable memory in my youth.
Besides choosing to climb on foot, many young people choose to take the cable car to save time and save energy for the pilgrimage journey. Thanh Huyen (Hanoi) started early in the morning and chose to travel by cable car to get to the sacred Yen Tu peak early. According to Huyen, this is a suitable option for people with limited time but still want to set foot at Dong Pagoda.
Moving by cable car helps me save time and effort, which is very convenient for people with limited time like me," Huyen shared.
Huyen said that when going to Yen Tu in the early days of April, she saw many people going to worship Buddha like her. She expressed admiration when witnessing many young people climbing on foot very early, elderly people over 70 still persistently walking, or even children 4-5 years old also excitedly conquering the steps.
Although choosing a modern way of transportation, Huyen's purpose to Yen Tu is still imbued with spiritual colors and contemplation. She said that the biggest motivation is her admiration for Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong. For Huyen, this journey is not only a sightseeing but also an opportunity to look back at herself, learn to balance and find peace between the pressures of modern life.
When I set foot on the highest peak of Yen Tu, standing in front of Dong Pagoda, I really burst into tears, mixed with a bit of pride. I clearly felt the sacredness of this place, the air was also very cool and pleasant, making all fatigue almost disappear," Huyen shared.
In the hurried pace of life of the digital age, the peaceful space in Yen Tu mountains and forests is becoming a spiritual "medicine" to help young people regain balance. The journey to reach the sacred peak is therefore not only to conquer a height, but also to show the sustainable vitality of culture and beliefs in today's youth life.
