Early spring go to Gam pagoda

(Baonghean.vn) - On this first day of Spring, Gam Pagoda welcomed many visitors from all over to worship, sightsee and burn incense to pray for a good new year. This is also one of the cultural beauties of the people of the rice-growing Yen Thanh region.

On the first day of Spring, the weather was sunny and clear, and crowds of people flocked to Gam Pagoda in Xuan Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh District, bustling and bustling. People came to the pagoda to burn incense to find peace and a sense of relaxation in their souls, praying for a Spring and a New Year of health, peace, prosperity, and bountiful harvests.

Right from the first day of Tet, Gam Pagoda grounds were bustling with people visiting and praying at the beginning of the year.

Ms. Ngoc Ha, a tourist, confided: “I brought my whole family here to visit the pagoda not simply to make wishes, but it is also a moment for people to immerse themselves in the spiritual place, leaving behind all the hardships of making a living. Through this, it is also an opportunity to educate children about the good values ​​of tradition, origin, and the beauty of spiritual culture…”

Not only the elderly go to the pagoda, but also young people flock to the pagoda to express their sincerity and learn more about the beauty of Buddhist culture and beliefs. Phan Hao - a 12th grade student at Phan Dang Luu High School said: "The feeling of going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year is very peaceful. My friends and I go to the pagoda at the beginning of the year to ask for words, to learn more about Buddhism, the beauty of spiritual culture and pray for all good things to come to me and everyone."

Tourists line up to get calligraphy.

Mr. Phan Hien, a Buddhist serving at Gam Pagoda, also said: Starting from the 23rd of Tet, visitors from all over the country have come to the pagoda in great numbers, and since then, thousands of visitors from inside and outside the district have come to Gam Pagoda every day to burn incense and worship Buddha at the beginning of the new year.

With the beauty of the culture at the Buddhist gate, although the number of visitors is large on the first day of Spring, but with the scientific arrangement of the temple abbot and the awareness of everyone, there is no chaos, jostling, burning money, burning votive paper, burning incense everywhere. Each stream of people go to the temple in excitement but solemnity, reverence and sacredness. Each person has a sincere wish, wanting to express their respect to Buddha and ancestors.

Monk Thich Chuc Kha writes calligraphy for tourists.

Tet is the beginning of a new year with many new wishes and aspirations. And at the beginning of the new year, Vietnamese people often have the custom of going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year. The custom of going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year not only has religious significance but also is a good cultural trait that has been passed down.

The monk gives out temple gifts to tourists and Buddhists.

It is known that Gam Pagoda (Chi Linh Tu) has long been a famous spiritual cultural complex. According to historical records, Gam Pagoda worships the gods who have contributed to protecting the country and the people: Cao Son, Cao Cac, Sat Hai Dai Vuong Hoang Ta Thon, Tam Toa Dai Vuong, Tu Vi Thanh Nuong. Gam Pagoda has an architectural style, sculptures, patterns and motifs that are identified as Buddhist architectural works of the Truc Lam sect.

Every year, during the Gam Temple Festival held from February 14-16 (lunar calendar), tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country come to visit and worship the temple.

Tien Dung