Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda: a timeless sanctuary of Trúc Lâm Buddhism Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda, known for its breathtaking architecture and rich history, draws visitors who seek both exploration and worship. 11:27 | 01/08/2025
The marks of the Tran Dynasty on the land of Quang Ninh The Tran Dynasty was a monarchy that governed Dai Viet from 1225 to 1400. It played an especially important role in the history of the nation construction and defense. After 175 years of development and prosperity under 13 kings, the Tran Dynasty performed wonderful miracles and established a cultural life based on a deep national spiritual life and a strong feeling of self-reliance, propelling Dai Viet culture to new heights. 13:24 | 21/03/2025
Truc Lam Buddhism - The national religion of Dai Viet (The former name of Vietnam) In the autumn of the year of the Pig (1299), King Tran Nhan Tong went to Yen Tu mountain to practice the Dharma and establish the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. His contemporaries respectfully called him the First Patriarch of Truc Lam Buddhism. Followed by two successors of Phap Loa and Huyen Quang, all three known as Truc Lam Tam To (Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism) made great efforts to propagate Buddhism, and develop Truc Lam Buddhism into the national religion. 07:21 | 21/03/2025
Three patriarchs of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism The story of Truc Lam Buddhism, the well-known pure Vietnamese Zen sect, is associated with the story of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam, namely first Patriarch Tran Nhan Tong, second Patriarch Phap Loa, and third Patriarch Huyen Quang, as well as many records and studies about the lives and contributions of the three in founding and bringing the Truc Lam Zen sect to its peak in Dai Viet's Buddhist life. 16:44 | 20/03/2025
Yen Tu historical relic and landscape - The values lasting forever with time In history, Yen Tu has always been one of the Buddhist centers of the country, associated with many ancient architectures which were built through different historical periods from the Ly to the Tran, Le and Nguyen dynasties. 07:06 | 19/03/2025
The establishment and development of Truc Lam Buddhism The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son Kiep Bac scenic landscape complex stretching across the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Duong, is closely associated with the process of Emperor-Monk Tran Nhan Tong opening and developing the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. Over hundreds of years, Truc Lam Yen Tu has affirmed the value and role of the Zen sect imbued with national identity. 08:28 | 28/08/2024
Spreading the values of Truc Lam Buddhism The launching ceremony of the 2nd Buddhism in Life photo contest themed “Entering the world” Truc Lam Buddhism took place at the Ngoa Van Pagoda relic complex, Dong Trieu Town. 18:12 | 14/07/2024
Truc Lam Buddhism - A great cultural heritage for eternity Through the changes of time and space, Truc Lam Buddhism has left behind a huge treasure of tangible and intangible heritage in the form of relics and archaeological sites. 14:22 | 14/07/2024
