(CLO) On the evening of March 10 (February 11 of the lunar calendar), at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Tri Yen Commune, Bac Giang City, the People's Committee of Bac Giang City coordinated with the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Bac Giang Province to solemnly open the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival 2025. This year's special event marks an important milestone when the statues of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam were officially recognized as national treasures according to the Prime Minister's decision.
In the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, Vice Chairman of Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee Phan The Tuan, authorized by the Prime Minister , presented the Decision recognizing the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam statues as a national treasure to the representative of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Bac Giang province, the leaders of Bac Giang city and Tri Yen commune.
Authorized by the Prime Minister, comrade Phan The Tuan presented the Certificate recognizing the statue of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam as a national treasure to representatives of Bac Giang city leaders, the abbot of Vinh Nghiem pagoda and Tri Yen commune - Photo: Thu Thuy
The Truc Lam Three Patriarchs statue set consists of three statues carved from jackfruit wood, dating from the 19th century, including: the statue of the First Patriarch Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, the statue of the Second Patriarch Phap Loa and the statue of the Third Patriarch Huyen Quang.
This is a unique set of statues, with unique historical, cultural and artistic values, expressing the spirit of the Truc Lam Zen sect - a pure Vietnamese Zen sect founded by Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of Bac Giang City People's Committee Dang Dinh Hoan emphasized the important role of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in the history of Vietnamese Buddhist culture. Built in the 11th century under King Ly Thai To, the pagoda was not only a sacred place of worship but also a center for training monks and directing pagodas throughout the country during the Tran Dynasty.
In particular, three founders of the Truc Lam Zen sect were ordained here, affirming the position of the pagoda in the development of Vietnamese Buddhism.
In addition to its ancient architectural value, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda also preserves a treasure trove of valuable heritage, including the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Woodblocks set of 3,050 woodblocks, recognized by UNESCO as a world documentary heritage in the Asia-Pacific region.
Along with that, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival has been included in the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Art program at the opening ceremony - Photo: Thu Thuy
This year's Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival lasts until March 13 with many unique cultural activities such as: Buddhist procession, tug of war, stick pushing, exhibition of local specialties, reenactment of traditional rural market space with 31 booths, and Buddhist lectures.
In particular, the art program "Vinh Nghiem sacred land shines" brought spectacular performances, honoring the spiritual and cultural values here.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival is not only an important spiritual and cultural event but also contributes to promoting tourism, attracting a large number of visitors from all over the world to worship and explore the unique values of Bac Giang land.
Van Anh
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/bo-tuong-tam-to-truc-lam-duoc-cong-nhan-la-bao-vat-quoc-gia-post337907.html
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