Lang Pagoda, Chinese name Chieu Thien Tu, was built during the reign of King Ly Anh Tong (reigning 1138 - 1175) and was once considered the "First Sung Lam" of the Northwest region of ancient Thang Long capital.
Currently, the pagoda belongs to Lang ward, Hanoi city, with an area of nearly 18,000m2. This place is considered the center of the relic system associated with Zen Master Tu Dao Hanh, including Nem Pagoda (legendly his house), Hoa Lang Pagoda worshiping his mother, Tam Huyen Pagoda worshiping his father and Thay Pagoda, which is the place of Dharma-winning practice of Zen Master Tu Dao Hanh.
In the early spring days, many families choose to go to the pagoda to pray for peace, health and luck for the new year, and at the same time enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the ancient space.
Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Bich (resident in Hanoi) said that the pagoda impresses with its unique architecture and a rich system of artifacts such as steles, bronze bells, horizontal lacquered boards, parallel sentences, worship statues... reflecting the formation and development process through many historical periods.
My family came to offer incense at the beginning of the year with the wish for a healthy and favorable year. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for the children to learn about an ancient and sacred relic of Lang village," Ms. Bich shared.
Although it has been restored many times, Lang Pagoda still retains its harmony in the overall traditional architecture. The walkways, gardens and rows of ancient trees shaded create a quiet space, bearing a strong imprint of time, attracting people and tourists to visit every spring.
