Linh Son Ancient Pagoda | QUANG NAM ONLINE NEWSPAPER

Linh Son - a pagoda with a history of nearly 300 years is one of the historical marks of the land and people of Dai Phu in particular, Dai Nghia (Dai Loc) in general.

Linh Son Pagoda is located at the foot of the hill in Son Ga mountain range (Dai Phu village, Dai Nghia, Dai Loc). Photo: H.L — Linh Son Pagoda is located at the foot of the hill in Son Ga mountain range (Dai Phu village, Dai Nghia, Dai Loc). Photo: HL

According to the stele erected in the current temple grounds, Linh Son Pagoda dates back to 1780, the year of Canh Ty, under the reign of King Le Hien Tong, the 41st year of Canh year, with the name Buu Son Tu.

The stele was erected in the year Quy Ty 2013 (Buddhist calendar 2557) and mentioned: In 1780, the year Canh Ty, the reign of King Le Hien Tong, the 41st year of Canh Hung, the local people and clans of Buu Son Chau village (now Dai Phu village, Dai Nghia commune) had the heart to build a village pagoda, and that is why the pagoda was named Buu Son Tu, in Pho Lam land (now Dai Phu village, Dai Nghia commune).

After many renovations, in 1939, the year of Ky Mao, the reign of King Nguyen Vinh Thuy, the 14th year of Bao Dai, with the vow of Mrs. Trung Quan, the wife of a commander, the request for major renovation of the pagoda was approved and at this time the pagoda was named Linh Son.

In 1945, the pagoda was destroyed by the French invaders. In 1957, some lay people established the Dai Phu Association and asked to build a pagoda in this area, which is Dai Loc Hospital. In 1977, according to the government's policy, for the benefit of society, the pagoda was moved to a new location on a high mound at the foot of Lo Mountain in Son Ga range, Dai Phu village today.

Originally a village temple without an abbot, Linh Son Pagoda is a place that represents the beliefs and spirituality of the local residents. Under the shadow of the village temple, the villagers live peacefully and happily.

In 2002, Linh Son Pagoda was presided over by Venerable Nguyen Van Khiet (Dinh Khiet), dharma name Nhuan Minh, dharma title Hanh Thong, dharma title Hue Tri, 42nd generation of the Lam Te lineage of Chuc Thanh dharma sect.

Venerable Thich Hanh Thong was born on October 6, 1931 in Hoa My village, Dai Nghia commune, Dai Loc district. After many renovations and embellishments, Linh Son has taken on a more spacious appearance from the village temple. In addition to the main hall, the temple also has a residential and study area for monks, nuns, and Buddhists from near and far.

Venerable Thich Hanh Thong has gradually mobilized to restore and build the solemn pagoda as it is today, including: building the open-air Quan Am platform in 1995; laying the foundation stone to restore the main hall of Linh Son Pagoda in 1997.

In 1999, the Linh Son pagoda was built; in 2000, the ancestral house, the front hall, and the Tam Quan gate were built. On January 6, 1997, the Tri Thanh ceremony was held after 3 years of construction; the Linh Son pagoda restoration ceremony took place in 2001 amid the joy of monks, nuns, and Buddhists from near and far.

Not only did he contribute to the restoration of the pagoda to its present state, Venerable Thich Hanh Thong also contributed greatly to maintaining stability and laying the foundation for the development of Dai Loc Buddhism in the 1960s - the period of Buddhist revival. In 2019, the Venerable passed away due to old age and poor health. The Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Dai Loc district announced the decision to appoint Venerable Thich Hanh Toan as abbot of Linh Son Pagoda.

To get to Linh Son Pagoda, from Highway 609 through Dai Phu village, visitors follow a large field for about a kilometer and see the shadow of the ancient pagoda, the peace just follows...

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