Truc Lam Palace, costing 200 billion VND, inaugurated.

Truc Lam Palace, with a total construction cost of 200 billion VND, was inaugurated and its plaque unveiled on October 20th, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the founding of Quang Ninh province.

Truc Lam Palace is located in Thuong Yen Cong commune, Uong Bi city. The project was designed by American architect Bill Bensley and funded by the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Quang Ninh province.

This is the largest structure in the overall Truc Lam Yen Tu Cultural Center, with a total construction area of over 6,000 m2 in the first phase.

Nestled against the Yen Tu mountain range are Hoa Yen Pagoda, the Ancestor's Tower, and Dong Pagoda.

The American architect stated that the entire structure was inspired by the ancient architecture remaining in Yen Tu, especially the Hue Quang Tower. This includes the gate, the arched doorways, the thick walls that taper upwards on both sides, and the dark lotus-shaped tile roof.

The palace grounds viewed from above. The structure is built of solid concrete, with architecture reflecting national cultural identity, harmonizing with the Truc Lam Cultural Center complex and the Yen Tu festival .

Truc Lam Palace has a capacity of 5,000 to 7,000 people and is a place to honor the values of Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism, hosting commemorative events, festivals, seminars, and Buddhist cultural activities.

The palace interior features 160 chairs made of ironwood, arranged in 80 rows. According to the investor, the interior design of the palace cost approximately 30 billion VND.

The lotus flower, a symbol of Buddhism, is used to decorate the lighting system, stone pillars, and reliefs within the palace.

Truc Lam Palace also houses statues of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, Zen Master Phap Loa, and Zen Master Huyen Quang, the three founders of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.

Phase two of the project will include an additional shrine dedicated to Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, the creation of surrounding meditation gardens, and the planned construction of a bas-relief depicting the most significant period in Vietnamese history when the Emperor appeared.