Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong is the most attractive spiritual tourist destination in the port land today. Although it was built less than 60 years ago, Pho Chieu Pagoda has an ancient and dignified feature like an old temple.
Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong (Photo: Collectibles)Not as famous as Tuong Long Tower , not as massive as Cao Linh Pagoda, but Pho Chieu Hai Phong Pagoda possesses its own impressive and unique architecture, attracting a large number of tourists to visit every year. Walk around the temple with Vinpearl, discover this attractive Hai Phong tourist destination in the following article!
1. Where is Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong?
Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong is located in Mieu 2 hamlet, Du Hang Kenh ward, Le Chan district, City. Hai Phong . This temple is only about 850m away and Nghe Temple is 1.7km from Hai Phong .
Photo of Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong at night (Photo: Collectibles)
2. Learn the history of Pho Chieu Pagoda
The history of Pho Chieu pagoda was quite late, about 50s of the last century. That day, there was a monk named Ngo Chan Tu from Thai Binh who came here to reclaim, build and abdicate the temple. At first, Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong was named Tam Giao Duong, worshiping Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.
The campus of Pho Chieu pagoda in Hai Phong today (Photo: Pham Van Thuy)
According to historical books at Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong, in 1954, after a year of construction, the pagoda invited the Most Venerable Thich Thanh Quang from Nam Dinh to be the abbot. Since then, the temple was renovated, remodeled and worshiped only Buddha, later renamed Pho Chieu pagoda.
Memorial stele of Chu Lich Great Patriarch Chieu Pagoda (Photo: @dalinhongkong)
Through many historical ups and downs, natural disasters, floods and wars, the temple was degraded, many items were damaged. Some time later, in 1985, Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong officially underwent a major restoration, all communal houses, temples, and temple grounds were changed to be more spacious and superficial.
3. Discover unique ancient architecture at Hai Phong Chieu Pagoda
Hai Phong Chieu Pagoda was built on a very large area of land in the East direction, arranged in the style of “public” including the following works:
3.1. Street stall
The front hall of Pho Chieu Pagoda was built quite elaborately, with the highlight on the roof being a very large jar. The two sides of the gable are covered with squares, and at the top are 5 small wine gourds representing the harmony of the three religions of Buddhism – Confucianism – Lao.
The front hall of the temple (Photo: Collectibles)
3.2. Tower Garden
The tower garden in the temple grounds is located to the right of the main hall, each tower is placed inside a relic of the deceased abbots and monks in the temple. The towers possessing ancient and traditional architecture with unique sacred features have attracted many tourists to light incense to pay their respects.
Tower garden in the temple grounds (Photo: Collectibles)
3.3. Tower of Nine Products Lotus Flower
Just to the left of the main hall of the temple, that is the 9-storey high tower of Cuu Pham Lien Hoa. On the top of the tower is placed a wine gourd, symbolizing the Cam Lo gourd of Buddha Quan Am placed above the lotus.
Impressive architecture of the 9-storey nine-storey nine-storey Nine-Piece Lien Hoa Tower (Photo: Collectibles)
3.4. One Pillar Pagoda in the premises of Pho Chieu Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda in the middle of a lotus lake is probably the most impressive highlight in the temple grounds. This small pagoda was built in the style of One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. The four corners of the lotus pond are embossed with the image of four dragons winding up from the water, making the scenery around One Pillar Pagoda both modern and traditional.
Previously, at this One Pillar Pagoda, Venerable Thich Thanh Giac held monthly retreats, opened classes to teach Buddhist teachings, and propagated the Dharma to many Buddhists across the country. In particular, here also take place a lot of charity activities, creating blessings for believers, entrepreneurs, and nuns to sow good conditions, save suffering and rescue.
Check-in Hai Phong One Pillar Pagoda (Photo:@rhett_bui)
3.5. Monument to the historical site of Pha Chieu pagoda
Not only is it a place of sacred Buddha worship and religious activities of Hai Phong people, Pho Chieu Pagoda is also a place to record many historical imprints of the city during the period of resistance against the French and against the destructive wars of the imperialists. United States of America.
Therefore, at present, a stele house has been erected at the temple to commemorate the revolutionary historical relic of the city. Every year, welcome a lot of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and visit.
The green campus of Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong (Photo: Collectibles)
In addition to the above outstanding works, within the temple grounds, there are Dai Hung Bao Dien, Chieu pagoda and the memorial stele house of Chu Lich Dai Patriarch Chieu pagoda , which are also two interesting places you should visit when visiting the temple.
4. Meaningful cultural activities at Pho Chieu pagoda
4.1. Incense offering ceremony at Chieu pagoda
On the days of Thuong Nguyen (Full Moon of January), Vu Lan (Full Moon of July), Buddha’s Birthday (Full Moon of April) and the first day of every month, Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong attracts a large number of Buddhists and locals. place to offer incense, pray for peace.
4.2. Periodic retreat unlocks
Summer retreats are held every year at Pho Chieu Pagoda. Through this activity, Venerable Thich Thanh Giac – Head of the Organizing Committee hopes that the children will learn more soft skills, practice discipline, solidarity and have good memories after a long time. useful summer retreat.
At Pho Chieu Pagoda in Hai Phong, there are still useful summer retreats every year (Photo: Collectibles)
4.3. Organize charity activities
Pho Chieu Pagoda also organizes many charity activities, donates blood, donates to support, builds houses of gratitude for families with difficult circumstances.
Besides Pho Chieu Pagoda, in Hai Phong, there are many attractive tourist attractions that should not be missed such as: Bach Long Vi Island , Tuyet Tinh Coc Hai Phong , Hai Phong Island, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba . , … with beautiful scenery “intoxicating” waiting for you to discover.
Check-in Tuyet Tinh Coc Hai Phong with poetic and charming scenery (Photo: Collectibles)
Source: Collected internet.