Walking barefoot in a 1,000-year-old ancient pagoda in Ha Nam

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    Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is located peacefully among the green patches of Ha Nam mountains and forests.

    Located peacefully in the middle of Ha Nam, more than 70km from Hanoi, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is a unique spiritual destination with impressive space.
    More than 70km from Hanoi, Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is a unique spiritual destination in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem, Ha Nam. The ancient temple has a history of more than 1,000 years and was rebuilt in 2015.
    The pagoda has another name: Dung Pagoda. The word “Phi Lai” in “Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu” means to return, it also means not to return. The name of the temple means the place where Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva often comes, or it can also mean the place where he does not go. If the place where He does not go, that place must be Buddha's place.
    The pagoda's Nom name is Dung Pagoda. The word “Phi Lai” in “Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu” means to return, or not. The name of the temple means the place where Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva often visits, or it can also mean the place where he never goes. But the place where he does not return will surely become the land of Buddha.
    Located on a small hill in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda possesses a beautiful "leaning on the mountain facing the water" position. Behind the pagoda is a cool green pine forest, on both sides are mountains shaped like a dragon on the left and a white tiger on the right.
    Located on a small hill in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda possesses a beautiful "leaning on the mountain facing the water" position. Behind the pagoda is a cool green pine forest, on both sides are mountains shaped like a dragon on the left and a white tiger on the right.
    The path leading to the temple is paved with white gravel instead of the usual red bricks, creating a unique impression at first sight.
    The pagoda placed a sign saying "Kho hai (Sea of ​​suffering)/Because it is the sea, please walk on the shore" reminding travelers to walk on the dark rocks.
    The pagoda's courtyard is full of Zen, with 12 sand circles drawn on a gravel floor, symbolizing 12 human causes and conditions. The corridors, walkways, and shrines in the temple are cleaned by monks, nuns, Buddhists, and young people following retreats at the temple so that everyone can comfortably walk barefoot. "Please leave your slippers lightly on the steps/For the fragrance of Buddha's door to make Zen bloom" is a reminder to visitors placed on the steps of some rooms in the temple. Photo: Hai Nam
    The pagoda's architectural lines have many typical patterns such as lotus flowers, dragons, peacocks and phoenixes, recreating the art of the Ly - Tran dynasties.
    The temple worships Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, located in the middle of a peaceful fish pond.
    Bodhisattva Pho Hien worship space.
    The temple grounds have carefully tended gardens of fruit trees, herbs and wild vegetables. At the foot of the mountain there is also a mushroom grower, providing ingredients for vegetarian dishes at the temple.
    The temple grounds have carefully tended gardens of fruit trees, herbs and wild vegetables. At the foot of the mountain there is also a mushroom grower, providing ingredients for vegetarian dishes at the temple.
    Buddhists take care of the fruit garden in the temple.
    Buddhists take care of the fruit garden in the temple.
    The pagoda hangs many wind chimes. When there is wind, the bell rings, creating merry, merry sounds, making visitors feel like they are lost in paradise.
    The pagoda hangs many wind chimes. When there is wind, the bell rings, creating melodious, magical sounds, making visitors feel like they are lost in paradise.
    The pagoda is located at the foot of a hill called Thuong Son. Visitors can go up the mountain to worship Trung Pagoda. On the pilgrimage route there are statues depicting the life of Buddha Shakyamuni.
    The pagoda is located at the foot of a hill called Thuong Son. Visitors can go up the mountain to worship Trung Pagoda. On the pilgrimage route there are statues depicting the life of Buddha Shakyamuni.
    Arhat corridor on the way to Thuong Son mountain.
    Arhat corridor on the way to Thuong Son mountain.
    Trung Pagoda on Thuong Son Mountain. This is an ancient pagoda, worshiping the Three Jewels and the Ong, the Holy Sage.
    Trung Pagoda on Thuong Son Mountain. This is an ancient pagoda, worshiping the Three Jewels and the Ong, the Holy Sage.
    The statues on Thuong Son Mountain depict Buddha's life from birth, renunciation, asceticism and enlightenment.
    The statues on Thuong Son Mountain depict Buddha's life from birth, renunciation, asceticism and enlightenment.
    A building in the pagoda has lotus-shaped architecture similar to the One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi.
    A building in the pagoda has lotus-shaped architecture similar to the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi.
    In addition to the Ha Pagoda and the Middle Pagoda on the Upper Mountain, the pagoda also has an Arhat Garden campus for visitors to relax, enjoy tea and admire the pagoda.
    In addition to the Ha Pagoda and the Middle Pagoda on the Upper Mountain, the pagoda also has an Arhat Garden campus for visitors to relax, enjoy tea and admire the pagoda's scenery with many rockeries and large-scale works.
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