Discover the unique architecture of the largest wooden pagoda in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Located in Quynh Yen commune, Quynh Luu district, Lam Son is the largest wooden pagoda in Nghe An. This pagoda has long become a spiritual and religious symbol for local people and visitors from near and far.
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On November 8, 2012, the People's Committee of Nghe An province issued Decision No. 4446/QD-UBND-NC approving the restoration of Lam Son Buddhist temple. Accordingly, on November 19, 2013, the People's Committee of the province issued Decision No. 5472/QD-UBND-DTXD approving the detailed planning for the construction of the temple with a total planned land area of 5,482.37m2.2, in which the temple construction area is 1,961.38m2Photo: Minh Chau |
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| With the skillful hands of artisans from Ninh Binh, Lam Son Pagoda was built in the architectural style of “inner public, outer private”. This is a popular pagoda architectural style in the Northern Delta. Photo: Minh Chau |
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The pagoda was built mainly of ironwood and sen wood imported from Africa with a total volume of about 1,200m3.3. The Ancestral Temple area is made entirely of ironwood. The tallest wooden pillar is 7.58m, and the diameter of all pillars is 55cm. Photo: Minh Chau |
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Located in the middle of the temple yard is a giant Maitreya Buddha stone statue, carved from a single block of Corundum sapphire weighing more than 120 tons. With the skillful craftsmanship of artisans in Da Nang, after more than 6 months of carving, the Maitreya Buddha stone statue was completed, weighing more than 60 tons, 3.2 meters high. The statue is placed on a pedestal cast from 30 concrete blocks. Photo: Minh Chau |
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In addition to the two typical statues of Maitreya Buddha and Bodhidharma Buddha, Lam Son Pagoda also has a huge statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara located on a clear lake in front of the pagoda gate. Photo: Minh Chau |
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The pagoda includes the ancestral worship house; the great hero temple (also known as Tam Bao); on both sides are the bell tower and the drum tower; left and right corridors; the three-entrance gate and other auxiliary works. This project has a total cost of 50 billion VND, with resources from socialization. Photo: Minh Chau |
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The bell tower - one of the architectural items in Lam Son Pagoda. Photo: Minh Chau |
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| The 12-ton bronze bell was cast right at Lam Son Pagoda. Photo: Minh Chau |
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Lam Son Pagoda was built during the Le Trung Hung period in 1712. In peacetime, the pagoda is a place to shelter monks and pray for the safety of the local people. During the resistance war, the pagoda became a place to give speeches, organize rallies, and call on people to join the resistance. Photo: Minh Chau |
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After being restored and renovated, Lam Son Pagoda is a place for spiritual and cultural activities, preserving the cultural identity of the homeland. At the same time, it promotes compassion and goodwill in community activities, not only serving religious needs but also serving the needs of sightseeing and worshipping Buddha, making it an attractive destination for tourists from near and far. Photo: Minh Chau |
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