The current Nhat Tru Pagoda is built in the Nguyen Dynasty architectural style, in the shape of the Chinese character "丁" (ding), comprising a triple gate, main hall, ancestral hall, and auxiliary structures. However, archaeologists have found many valuable traces and artifacts (such as wooden raft foundations made of ironwood, lotus-patterned bricks) that provide evidence of Buddhist architectural foundations from the 10th century.
One-Pillar Pagoda in Hoa Lu
The temple is built on a stone pillar (formerly a wooden pillar), shaped like a lotus flower rising from the water. Most notable is the 4.16-meter-high stone Buddhist scripture pillar (Thạch Kinh), erected right in front of the temple courtyard. This pillar has been recognized as a National Treasure.
Lê Vân•28/10/2025Nhat Tru Pagoda is not only a historical relic but also a living testament to the prosperous Hoa Lu capital and the significant role of Buddhism in the royal court during the early period of national independence.
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