The wonderful Nhu Y cave at Co Am pagoda relic
(Baonghean.vn) - Coming to Co Am Pagoda in Dien Minh Commune, Dien Chau District, in addition to admiring Dai Hung Temple, bell tower, arhat garden... visitors are especially impressed with Nhu Y Cave on Ho Linh Cliff.
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Co Am Pagoda was built in the post-Le Dynasty and has been restored and embellished over the years, becoming a beautiful and attractive relic complex in Dien Chau. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In fact, in this relic complex, there are many caves associated with local legends such as Than Dong Cave, Co Nguyen Cave, Doi Cave, Khom Cave, Dragonfly Cave, Carp Cave... Among them, Nhu Y Cave is the most beautiful, and has been renovated along with Co Am Pagoda Relic from 2013 to 2017. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Through geological changes over millions of years, spaces and stalactites with many strange shapes appeared in the cave. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In the past, Nhu Y cave was a shelter for our army and people during the resistance war. Later, the cave entrance was buried, leaving only a deserted place. After taking over as abbot at Co Am pagoda, monk Thich Tam Thanh decided to restore this cave. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The deeper you go into the cave, the lower the temperature. The center of the cave is a high, wide space, with steam rising like mist. Here is an altar and a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara riding a dragon, the most sacred spot of the cave. Right after the statue of Avalokitesvara, Nhu Y cave extends further down, but is quite dangerous. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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The long staircase, starting from the foot of the mountain, passing the ancient pagoda, Nhu Y cave connecting to the destinations on Ho Linh cliff is a massive construction. Photo: Huy Thu |
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On the stairway, visitors can also visit the largest 3-faced Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara statue in Nghe An in the space corresponding to the Hai Vai relic. Photo: Huy Thu |