(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of April 4th, at the foot of Gam Mountain (Yen Thanh district), the foundation stone laying ceremony for Truc Lam Yen Thanh Zen Monastery and the groundbreaking ceremony for the An Quoc Great Buddha statue took place. From early morning, a large number of visitors, Buddhists, and people from within and outside the district flocked to the site, eagerly awaiting the start of the main ceremony.
Gam Mountain, also known as Phuong Mountain, is a sacred symbol of Yen Thanh district. To ensure the success of the ceremony, preparations began well in advance. A team of reporters from Nghe An Newspaper was present at the ceremony, capturing some images before the official opening.
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| Numerous venerable monks, religious dignitaries, and Buddhist followers paid their respects at the main altar. |
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| Buddhists from all over the world gathered to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony of Truc Lam Yen Thanh Zen Monastery. |
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| The main ceremonial platform is located at the foot of the sacred Ru Gam mountain - a symbol of Yen Thanh homeland. |
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| Scene at the site where the foundation stone laying ceremony took place. |
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| Buddhists read newspapers before the ceremony begins. |
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| Yen Thanh viewed from the top of Ru Gam mountain. |
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