Bau Pagoda: A peaceful place in the heart of the city

Rebuilt on the foundation of a thousand-year-old ancient pagoda, Bau Pagoda (Phat Quang Tu) in Vinh Phuc Ward, Phu Tho Province appears like a lotus blooming in the heart of a bustling urban area. Not only a sacred place, the pagoda is also an ideal destination for tourists to find peace, relaxation and contemplation of life.

Bau Pagoda is located on a high hill, likened to a "dragon's head" with an ancient well in front as the "dragon's eye".

Unique architecture and beautiful landscape

Situated on a high hill, Bau Pagoda has an extremely favorable position, likened to a "dragon's head" with an ancient well in front as the "dragon's eye". Behind the pagoda is the majestic Tam Dao mountain range, in front overlooking Tan Vien Son Than, creating a majestic and mysterious scene.

The architecture of Bau Pagoda is a delicate combination of the traditional features of Northern culture and the grandeur and openness of modern architecture. The curved tiled roofs, the ancient stone walls intertwined with the open space, create the feeling of being lost in a fairyland.

Bau Pagoda's architecture is a subtle combination of the traditional features of Northern culture and the modernity of the times.

In particular, the architectural highlight of Bau Pagoda is the "Inner public, outer private" design facing the Southeast - the direction of Ba Vi mountain range. The pagoda owns a system of massive Buddha and Arhat statues, meticulously carved, mainly from wood. Outside are the majestic bell tower and drum tower structures.

Bau Pagoda has a complete system of Buddhist statues.

The temple grounds are spacious and peaceful with a system of Buddha statues that fully and vividly recreate the story of Tu Dong Tam. The harmonious combination of Buddhist architecture, trees and flowers has created a cool, peaceful green space.

Discover spiritual beauty

Legend has it that the ancient Bau Pagoda was built in just one night, demonstrating the sacredness and mystery of this place. Today, the pagoda has been restored and rebuilt on an area of ​​51,000m2 but still retains its ancient and unique features.

In 2019, Bau Pagoda was renovated and rebuilt on an area of ​​51,000 square meters but still retains its ancient and unique features.

Venerable Thich Thanh Lam, abbot of Bau Pagoda, shared: “The ancients chose the location of the dragon's head, which is very sacred. After many ups and downs of history, the pagoda has been restored to preserve traditional cultural features, with a complete system of Buddhist statues, including the Eighteen Arhats, Eight Diamond Bodhisattvas, Ten Kings of Hell...”.

Bau Pagoda is even more special as it is the place to recreate the Four Sacred Places of Mind - the four sacred sites of Buddhism, including the place where Buddha was born (Lumbini), attained enlightenment (Bodh Gaya), preached his first sermon (Deer Park) and entered Nirvana (Kushina). This gives visitors and Buddhists a meaningful spiritual pilgrimage experience right in Vietnam.

Bau Pagoda is even more special as it is the place to recreate Tu Dong Tam - four sacred relics of Buddhism.

Ms. Phung Thi Minh, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, expressed her feelings: “The first time I came to Bau Pagoda, I found this place very majestic and solemn. The harmonious space between green trees and architecture brought my family a feeling of peace and relaxation. We prayed for peace, admired many Buddha statues and captured beautiful moments.”

Attractive spiritual and cultural tourist destination

Bau Pagoda has become an important highlight on the cultural and spiritual tourism map of Phu Tho province. It attracts thousands of visitors to worship and sightsee, especially at the beginning of the new year. Many unique decorative corners of the pagoda have become attractive check-in points on social networks.

Bau Pagoda attracts a lot of tourists to come and worship, especially at the beginning of the new year. Many unique decorative corners of the pagoda have become attractive check-in spots.

Ms. Tran Thi Phuong, a tourist from Hanoi, said: "Bau Pagoda has a very beautiful landscape, interwoven with green spaces and many kinds of flowers. The unique architecture from the massive gate, wide front hall, the intricately carved sanctuary to the system of Buddha statues, Tu Dong Tam... makes us feel like we are in India. This is an attractive destination to keep beautiful images".

Bau Pagoda grounds recreate the statue of Buddha in Nirvana (Cau Thi Na)

The pagoda is also located in a chain of famous spiritual tourist attractions in the area, connecting with relics such as Ha Pagoda, Trinh Temple, Thong Temple, Tay Thien National Mother Temple and Hung Temple... creating a complete and meaningful journey for visitors.

With its peaceful space, unique architecture and profound cultural and historical values, Bau Pagoda is not only a place for worship but also a place for everyone to find peace of mind, letting go of the worries of a busy life.

Ngoc Thang

Source: https://baophutho.vn/chua-bau-chon-thanh-tinh-giua-long-pho-thi-239635.htm