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 – Holy and blessing land Yen Tu is the sacred mountain range in the minds of generations of Vietnamese, the ancestral land of Vietnamese Buddhism, a cultural and historical space containing multifaceted core values, and a spiritual support for Vietnamese. 16:43 | 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
Yen Tu Mountain: where the inner peace can be found If you’re looking for an escape from the hectic and stressful city life, a relic site on Yen Tu Mountain may just provide you with not only the physical rest, but perhaps most importantly, the spiritual peace that your overall being needs. 12:19 | 10/01/2025
Exploring spiritual landmarks on Yen Tu mountain Visiting Yen Tu offers more than just a religious journey; it is an opportunity to explore pristine and majestic landscapes while gaining a deeper understanding of Vietnamese Buddhism and culture. 14:14 | 16/10/2024
Yen Tu Mountain: where the inner peace can be found If you’re looking for an escape from the hectic and stressful city life, a relic site on Yen Tu Mountain may just provide you with not only the physical rest, but perhaps most importantly, the spiritual peace that your overall being needs. 10:47 | 30/09/2024
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
Discovering tranquility and spiritual beauty of Yen Tu mountain A journey to Yen Tu Mountain is a precious chance for tourists to know more about the history, culture and spiritual life of Vietnamese in the past and at present. 14:59 | 09/08/2024
