Cung Kiem Pagoda (Thuong Phuc Pagoda) - historical and cultural relic

04/03/2024 10:40

(BNP) - According to epitaph documents, Cung Kiem Pagoda (Thuong Phuc Pagoda), Cung Kiem quarter, Nhan Hoa ward, Que Vo town has been existed for a long time, and was well known by the early Le Dynasty. Over time, the pagoda has been restored and embellished by people many times. In 2018, the pagoda was completely rebuilt. It was ranked as a historical and cultural relic by the Provincial People's Committee in 1996.


Three Jewels building (Tam Bao)


The Three Jewels building is built on a large scale.

Cung Kiem Pagoda is currently located on a land area of more than 3,000 square meters, the main side faces Southeast, in front of it is the cultural house, the right side borders the communal house, the remaining sides are adjacent to residential areas.


Cung Kiem Pagoda is a place to worship Buddha, Ancestors, and Mother Goddesses.

Currently, the pagoda includes the main works: Gate, Three Jewels building, Ancestral House, Mother Goddess House, Guanyin Hall.


Exquisite and artistic carvings.


National Treasure - Statue of Avalokiteshvara.


The main worship space in the Ancestral house.

On January 30, 2023, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 41/QD-TTg on recognizing the statue of Avalokiteshvara at Cung Kiem Pagoda, Nhan Hoa ward as a National Treasure.


 

Besides, some typical artifacts include: Stone stele "Hau Phat Bi Ky" dated 1705, 1806; tetrahedron stele, dated 1676; the incense tree dated 1729; statues, bells, and drums dated to the 21st century.


A corner of Cung Kiem Pagoda.


Around Three Jewels building is a corridor.


Cung Kiem pagoda gate.

Cung Kiem Pagoda was ranked as a historical and cultural relic by the Provincial People's Committee in Decision No. 1598/CT dated November 30, 1996.

By T.L