Bao Ninh Sung Phuc Pagoda was built in a high position, surrounded by lush, green trees, creating a peaceful but no less dignified atmosphere when coming to the temple. For nearly 1,000 years, Bao Ninh Sung Phuc pagoda has been attached to Yen Nguyen land, is the center of cultural activities of the village and commune, becoming an indispensable “sacred place” in the hearts of the people of this land. . On the full moon day, the 1st day of the lunar month, a large number of people and tourists from all over the world come here to worship.
Three mandarins of Bao Ninh Sung Phuc, Bao Ninh village, Yen Nguyen commune (Chiem Hoa).
In particular, the annual pagoda festival in the fourth lunar month has become an attractive rendezvous. On this occasion, besides the solemn ceremony, the festival was organized with activities such as cultural performances, sports exchanges and folk games, etc. to create a joyful atmosphere. , excited, contributing to encourage and encourage people in the commune to work hard and produce.
At this temple, there is still a national treasure of great significance and historical value, which is the stone stele of Bao Ninh Sung Phuc pagoda, the oldest written document discovered on Tuyen Quang land. and is one of the very few relics of the Ly dynasty still intact to this day.
The stele is carved with monolithic green stone, the stele is placed on the back of a stone turtle. The forehead of the stele is engraved with a large inscription: “Bao Ninh Sung Phuc self-bi” which means the stele of Bao Ninh Sung Phuc pagoda. The epitaph engraves the body of the stele. The two corners of the stele’s forehead are engraved with the image of two dragons adoring on the words “Bao Ninh Sung Phuc self-bi”. The image of two dragons flanking the forehead of the stele are both in a sideways view and are identical in both size and design. As the background for the dragon image are cloud patterns and some S-shaped patterns expressing the concept of rain clouds, thunder and lightning, praying for favorable weather. The stele of Bao Ninh Sung Phuc Pagoda is also a testament to the wide cultural exchange between the mountains and the lowlands, a valuable source of material in the study of political, economic, and cultural issues.
Currently, besides the ancient stele, there is a new stele, the content of the epitaph is the content of the ancient stele translated into the national language for convenience for visitors to visit and learn.
Experiencing the ups and downs of a thousand years of history, Bao Ninh Sung Phuc Pagoda has been restored and embellished many times, but the ancient temple foundation is still there along with the remaining precious artifacts that have become important documents for the research researchers. The temple, along with the stele recognized as a National Treasure, is forever the pride of the people of Tuyen.
Source: Collected internet.