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The unique architecture of Hue’s ancient temple

Located on Ham Long hill, the Bao Quoc Pagoda has long been known by Hue people as well as tourists not only for its sacred features with unique architecture but also for the mysterious stories surrounding the ancient well in the pagoda.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha accepts online donations and support

In an effort to avoid gatherings amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam (BSV) has told some pagodas to accept online donations and offerings via e-wallet.

Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival opens in Ninh Binh

The Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival kicked off in Gia Vien district of the northern mountainous province of Ninh Binh on January 30, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.

Pagoda Festival to draw massive crowds again

The Tram Gian pagoda festival, which is held at one of the oldest pagodas in Viet Nam, will begin on Sunday and conclude on Tuesday.

Relic sites’ inaccurate Han scripts to be eliminated

VietNamNet Bridge - Researchers have proposed to move steles carved with the name of donors and Chinese pottery vases out of pagodas and historical relic sites.

Pagoda hosts summer of love for learning

 VietNamNet Bridge – Free classes at a pagoda in the suburbs of Ha Noi give children a chance to learn and enjoy the arts.

Four exclusive statues in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – While not needing any preserving chemicals, the remains of two Buddhist monks have not decomposed. And the statue with a bare foot--are unique statues in Hanoi.

In photos: “Spiritual landmark” in the sea

Like other pagodas in Truong Sa Archipelago, the pagoda on Truong Sa Lon Island is not only a place for the islanders to practice their religion but also a unique architectural work that confirms the sovereignty over the sea and islands of Vietnam.

Asia’s largest Buddha Maitreya statue on Cam Mountain

A ceremony was held at Phat Lon Pagoda in the southern province of An Giang on May 29 to announce the largest Maitreya Buddha statue in Asia, seated on the Cam Mountain peak.

Vietnamese celebrate Buddha’s birthday

 Many practical activities have been held in many localities across the country to mark the 2,577th birthday of Lord Buddha which falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month.

Festival: old diseases recur

Pilgrims are pickpocketed at Ba Chua Kho temple in Bac Ninh province. At the Perfume Pagoda in Hanoi, pilgrims are extremely crowded and they have to pay highly for services.

2,000 banh chung for poor people

VietNamNet Bridge - In three days, the Hong Phuc Pagoda in Hanoi made 2,000 banh chung to give to the poor and the disadvantaged people.