Phu Xuan village pagoda

06/07/2023 14:48

(BNP) - Phu Xuan village pagoda (Cau Lau Tu), Phu Xuan village, Kim Chan ward (Bac Ninh city), was built around the 18th century in Cau Lau area. The pagoda not only worships Buddha, but also ancestors and mothers.


Tam Bao building (three treasures) has the architecture of Chinese “Dinh” letter including Tien Duong and Thuong Dien.

Phu Xuan village pagoda is a religious work, worshiping Buddha of the local people, the pagoda from its inception until now has always been protected by the local people and has been restored and repaired many times to have the present appearance.


The roof of Tam Bao building


 


 


The roof is exquisitely decorated.

Phu Xuan village pagoda is currently located on a beautiful land with an area of more than 400 m2 at the end of the village, in front is the Tao Khe canal, surrounded by the village's colored fields, the entire land of the temple has been built with a protective wall.


The main gate to the pagoda.


Stone folding screens is placed in the middle of the pagoda courtyard.

The framework of Tien duong is linked by 6 rows of vertical columns, 4 rows of horizontal columns, including 4 main sets, using modern materials (reinforced concrete).


Thuong Dien has 2 compartments


The top of the roof is covered with roof tiles.


The guest house is located to the right of Three Jewels building.

Thuong Dien has 2 compartments; the frame of the Thuong Dien is linked by 2 rows of vertical columns, 3 rows of horizontal columns, including 3 main sets, using modern materials (reinforced concrete).

Phu Xuan village pagoda still preserves 01 stone stele standing on the back of a turtle, the stele has been blurred with unknown age, 02 ancient towers, and the rest are all new artifacts (early 21st century).


An ancient tower is located in the pagoda grounds.

Phu Xuan Pagoda Festival is held on February 20 every year, on the day of the pagoda festival, there is a custom to offer Three Jewels.


Quan Yin’s Hall

Not only in the past, but also in the present, the Phu Xuan village pagoda has always been the center of religious activities of the local people, a place that directs people to good and away from evil. Cultural activities held here always attract a large number of people to participate, resulting in a more connected community.

Phu Xuan village pagoda (Cau Lau Tu) has been ranked as a provincial historical and cultural relic by the State in Decision No. 1568/QD-UBND dated October 9, 2019.

By T.L