Spirituality and History in Pagoda Village, Duc Trong – Lam Dong
In addition to famous destinations such as Pongour waterfall, Chicken village, Dai Ninh lake… recently, spiritual tourism at Duc Trong pagoda village (Lam Dong) has also attracted the attention of many tourists, creating Interesting experiment.
Phuong Lien Tinh Xu – a beautiful pagoda in Dai Ninh pagoda village
For many years, Phu An village, Phu Hoi commune, Duc Trong district has been known to many people by the familiar name Duc Trong pagoda village or Dai Ninh pagoda village. Here, there is a very familiar stopping point close to Highway 20, which is Pagoda Junction. It is not known when this stop existed, but from this location, it will be very convenient for visitors to go to the temple village to visit, sightsee and worship Buddha. It is not an exaggeration to say that Phu An is the village with the most pagodas in Lam Dong province. Coming here, visitors will have many options to find beautiful temples on their travel itinerary. According to Mr. Tran Thanh – Party Secretary of Phu An village, Phu Hoi commune, Phu An village currently has 450 households, 1,600 people but has more than 20 large pagodas, in addition, there are many Buddhist temples, shrines, temples, and temples. cup, home practice facility.
Dai Ninh pagoda village has many famous pagodas. Known as an ancient pagoda of Dai Ninh pagoda village, Phap Van pagoda, led by monk Thich Dao Thanh, is located in a very prime location. According to Master Dao Thanh, in addition to its ancient features, the pagoda attracts tourists because of its unique healing path. Talking to us, Master Thich Dao Thanh said: the path to heal the body and mind was built in 2016 with a length of 64 m. The road was paved with more than 4 carts of stones with a quantity of 15,000 stones brought from Ninh Thuan province. Large stones were used to make walls on both sides of the road, small stones were placed evenly in the middle of the path by the pagoda. On both sides of this path to cure physical and mental illnesses, there are stone pillars inscribed with Buddhist Dhammapada sutras.
If Phap Van Pagoda is known for its healing path, then Phuong Lien Pure Land is a temple that many tourists visit when coming to the temple village. Present at Phuong Lien Pure Land on the weekend, we saw many tourists from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau and Ninh Thuan come to visit. According to local people and tourists, Phuong Lien Pure Land is a large and very beautiful temple in the Dai Ninh pagoda village system. Tinh Xu Phuong Lien leaves an impression in the hearts of tourists because of its unique architecture. Phuong Lien Tinh is located on a large hill, the highest place can see the entire village of Dai Ninh pagoda, Duc Trong. In particular, when going from the direction of Phu Thien suspension bridge, Phuong Lien pure land is as beautiful as a picture. The entire pagoda with its massive stupa system reflects on the gentle, clear river, this makes Phuong Lien Pure Land more poetic but also extremely solemn and quiet. This pagoda is a destination for many tourists: “Today, my family went to Duc Trong pagoda village to sightsee and visit. There are many pagodas here, but Phuong Lien Pure Land is a beautiful pagoda. The large, quiet space and unique architecture of the temple really made us excited. Coming here to worship Buddha, visit the pagoda, find my heart light, my mind pure, reducing the stress of daily life,” Ms. Phuong Mai from Ho Chi Minh City confided when visiting the pagoda village. Duc Trong and Phuong Lien pure land.
In particular, at night, Phuong Lien Pure Land becomes sparkling and is easily recognizable by the height of the stupas and the lighting system from the top of the tower area.
Phap Van or Phuong Lien Tinh Xu are two of the pagodas visited by tourists inside and outside the province when coming to Duc Trong pagoda village. However, this place also has many Buddhist establishments that attract a large number of Buddhists and tourists from all over the world to visit. Typical facilities are: Bat Nha Nunnery, Vinh Minh Monastery, Huong Nghiem communal house, Long Chau ashram, Thanh Luong pagoda… On weekends, Dai Ninh pagoda village is a place to welcome many tourists. , monks, nuns, and Buddhists come to practice, visit, and enjoy the pagoda. Especially, during holidays such as the full moon in July and the full moon in April, this place is an indispensable destination for Buddhists from near and far to travel and pilgrimage.
Each village and countryside has its own unique characteristics that leave an impression on visitors. The poetic features of Dai Ninh pagoda village are peace and antiquity. Coming here, visitors will feel the gentleness, gentleness, and peace through the chanting and the sound of the gong. The afternoon bell rings, the countryside is filled with ancient pagodas and silent retreats. Somewhere there are silhouettes of monks and Buddhists performing rituals, reciting sutras, reciting mantras, and praying for the country and people’s safety. The temple village appears with peace and tranquility.
