Co Lung Pagoda (Dinh Ca pagoda)
(BNP) – Co Lung Pagoda (Noi Due Commune, Tien Du District) was built in the Le Dynasty (1680-1705) on a large scale. Experiencing the ups and downs of history, the pagoda has been restored and embellished many times, becoming more and more spacious. The pagoda is located in the north of the village, on the other side of the railway, facing northwest, on the right is the temple, surrounded by fields.
The entrance to Co Lung Pagoda.
Co Lung Pagoda is a cultural and religious work with a long history. Currently, the pagoda still preserves many precious documents and artifacts dating from the Le - Nguyen dynasties such as stone incense, stone stele, worshiping statues...
Tam Bao (three treasures) building.
The pagoda is a place to worship Buddha, Mother, Ancestor…
9-compartment Tien duong (forecourt-in front of a church).
Currently, the pagoda includes works: Tam Bao building, Corridor, Guest House, Bell Tower, Hau Duong House…
The altar at the Tam Bao building.
The Tam Bao building includes 9-compartment Tien duong and 3-compartment Thuong dien.
The system of wooden Buddha statues in the 19th century.
Bronze bell in the 20th century.
Mother worshipping house.
Stone incense 17th century (Chinh Hoa 16-1695).
Stele "Trung tu Co Lung tu mieu bi ky” XVIII century (Vinh Huu 5-1739).
Stele "Hau Phat bi ky" of the 17th - 1695 centuries.
Every year, the Co Lung pagoda festival is held together with the village festival (January 13). In addition, on the holy days, Thuong Nguyen festival (January 15), Buddha's birthday (April 8), Vu Lan festival (July 15), people often organize incense offerings to the Buddha to pray for health and the peace.
Co Lung Pagoda is classified as a National Historical and Architectural Monument, Decision No. 74-VH/QD dated 02/02/1993.
