Tay Thien landscape - Journey to the land of Buddha, the land of Mother

Located on the slopes of Thach Ban Mountain in the Tam Dao range, the Tay Thien relic and scenic area stretches 11km long and 1km wide, and is a convergence of majestic natural scenery and ancient religious life. Not only famous for its mountain scenery and primeval forests, Tay Thien is also a sacred land, associated with the image of the National Mother - the one who assisted the king in fighting the enemy, taught the people to grow rice, and kept the fire burning since the dawn of the nation.

Every year, tens of thousands of tourists and people from all over flock to the Tay Thien relic site.

The journey begins at Thong Temple – an architectural work located right at the foot of the mountain, considered the “gateway” to the entire Tay Thien complex. Every year, important ceremonies take place here during the Tay Thien Festival, attracting tens of thousands of locals and tourists from all over.

From Thong Temple, visitors continue their journey by cable car to Thuong Temple. On that journey, nature opens up before their eyes: mountains, vast forests, mist, creating the feeling of entering a sacred realm amidst the clouds of Tam Dao.

Thuong Tay Thien Temple appears majestically on the top of the mountain - the center of the complex, also the most sacred spot.

The center of the complex is the place to worship the Mother Goddess of Tay Thien, a symbol of Mother worship in the Vietnamese mind.

In the middle of the Upper Temple courtyard, an ancient apricot tree stands tall for hundreds of years. This image not only evokes the beauty of nature but also acts as a mark of time associated with many generations of pilgrims.

In the relic complex, it is impossible not to mention the temple of Tam Dao Mountain God - Thanh Son Dai Vuong.

The temple is a testament to the harmony between Mother Goddess worship and mountain god worship, reflecting the multi-layered spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

Along with that, Dia Mau Temple is a place associated with the popular belief in Mother Goddess worship.

And Co Chin Temple is a sacred place. Both temples are where many tourists stop to burn incense, place their faith and pray for peace.

Tay Thien not only has a system of temples, but is also the cradle of Vietnamese Buddhism. Ancient pagodas, typically Tay Thien Thien Tu, create a unique blend of Buddhism and folk beliefs.

People often say: "Come to Buddha, return to Mother" - that saying has become the spiritual philosophy of many generations of pilgrims to this land.

Le Minh

Source: https://baophutho.vn/canh-sac-tay-thien--hanh-trinh-ve-mien-dat-phat-dat-mau-238625.htm