Thi Chung Pagoda

07/10/2024 08:55

(BNP) - Thi Chung Pagoda, also known as Linh Quang Tu Pagoda (Thi Chung quarter, Kinh Bac ward, Bac Ninh city) was built a long time ago. It is a place to worship Buddha, Mother and Ancestors. It is also the center of worshiping Buddha of the people, guiding people to good things, encouraging goodness, and keeping away from evil.


Panorama of Thi Chung Pagoda.

Thi Chung Pagoda was renovated and built on a large scale during the Nguyen Dynasty (19th century) including structures such as: Tam Quan, Bell Tower, Tam Bao, Ancestor House, Mother House, Pagoda yard...


Entrance to Thi Chung Pagoda.

In 2010, the pagoda was restored to a spacious appearance on the old land, together with Thi Chung communal house.


Tam Bao building.

Thi Chung Pagoda is currently located in the middle of a residential area. The front of the pagoda is adjacent to and faces Ho Ngoc Lan Street, opposite the Thi Chung Cultural House. The south side borders Thi Chung Communal House, while the west and north sides border the residential area. The communal house and pagoda are located next to each other, forming a large-scale, spacious and beautiful relic complex.


Inside the main shrine.

The architectural works of the pagoda include: Tam Quan, Bell Tower, Tam Bao, Ancestor House, Mother House, Stele House, Tower Garden and some other auxiliary works.




The system of Buddha statues is worshiped at the temple.

Tam Bao is the main architectural work of the pagoda with a architecture of Chinese “Dinh” letter.


Tam To Tower.

Currently, the communal house still preserves many valuable antiques such as: "Linh Quang Tu Bi" stele, dated Minh Mang 16 (1835); Death anniversary stele, dated Tu Duc 7 (1854); "Linh Quang Tu Bi" stele, dated Duy Tan 2 (1908); "Tam Giao Linh Quang Tu Chung" bell, dated Minh Mang 20 (1839); system of Buddha statues, parallel sentences, horizontal lacquered boards, incense tables, bronze bells...



 

Thi Chung Pagoda has a festival on January 15.


 

Thi Chung Pagoda is ranked as a historical and cultural relic in Decision No. 1160/QD-UBND, dated August 20, 2012 of the Provincial People's Committee.

By P.H