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tu quang pagoda |
Tu Quang Pagoda was built in 1797,
under Emperor Quang Toan of the Tay Son Dynasty on the slopes of Da
Trang Mountain in the village of An Dan, Tuy An District.
Also
called Da Trang Pagoda, it is one of the most well-known pagodas in
Phu Yen. Founded by Buddhist monk Huy Phap Thien of the Lam Te
faction, the pagoda is currently run by the tenth generation of Lam
Te Buddhist monks. |
Facing the Cai River, it stands on an area approximately 100m
high, which was once the capital of Phu Yen Province in the 17th
century. There is a treacherous road paved with stepping-stones
leading to the gate of the pagoda.
The pagoda was honoured by the
emperor in 1889, and burned to a cinder in 1929. It was then rebuilt
with funds raised by numerous Buddhists from provinces throughout
central Vietnam. In 1988, the sanctum of the Da Trang Pagoda was
restored. |
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Behind the sanctum is a tower yard and a worshipping house for
ancestors. The towers are carved with ornamental images, including
the four sacred animals (dragon, unicorn, turtle, and phoenix).
Surrounding the pagoda is an ancient green garden of mango trees.
The Da Trang mango is a special product of Phu Yen known for its
sweet smell and delicious taste.
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