(Baonghean.vn) - Nhan Boi Pagoda, also known as Kim Nguu Temple, dates back nearly 1000 years to the time when King Uy Minh Ly Nhat Quang served as the governor of Nghe An province. The pagoda is located within a complex of historical relics in the former Bach Ngoc area, now Boi Son commune (Do Luong district). The pagoda has a spacious grounds of 4,328.2 square meters and houses many ancient statues and valuable ritual objects with unique historical and cultural significance.
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| Nhan Boi Pagoda, also known as Kim Nguu Temple, dates back nearly 1000 years to the time when King Uy Minh Ly Nhat Quang served as the governor of Nghe An province. The pagoda houses many ancient statues and valuable ritual objects. |
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| The Buddha statues are arranged in the main hall: on the top floor are three statues of the Three Buddhas, each 0.65m high and 0.45m wide; on the second floor is a statue of Amitabha Buddha, 0.75m high and 0.60m wide; and on the third floor is a statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, 0.65m high and 0.65m wide. |
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| The statue of the Nine Dragons, the original Buddha Shakyamuni, measuring 1 meter in height and 1 meter in width, is placed prominently in the main hall of the temple. |
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| All the carvings on the pillars in the temple are decorated with patterns and motifs from the Nguyen Dynasty. |
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| In front of the temple stands a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, measuring 3.5m high and 1m x 1.2m wide, contributing to the solemn atmosphere of the temple grounds. |
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| In 2007-2008, the temple was completely renovated with 100% funding from local people's contributions, while still preserving its original appearance and meeting the cultural and spiritual needs of the people in the former Bach Ngoc area. |
Thanh Thuy
Image processing:Lam Tung
