Where is Huyen Khong Son Pagoda in Thuong Hue?

Arriving at this ancient temple, you can’t help but be surprised at the deserted, quiet nature of an ancient temple. Although famous for its quiet beauty, tinged with time, this place is very few tourists know because it is hidden deep in the valley, surrounded by hillsides and in the middle of a vast pine forest called Van Tung. Paint.

The temple is located in Cham village, Huong Ho ward, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien Hue province. Unlike other pagodas in Hue, Huyen Khong Son Thuong pagoda belongs to the Theravada sect.

Discovering this address, you will feel the serenity that surrounds everywhere, from the grass, flowers or calligraphy to the rustic but delicately carved architecture of the place of worship.

 

How to get to Huyen Khong Son Thuong

You know, the temple is located quite far from the city center, in addition, in the process of moving, it is also difficult. Therefore, you should choose for yourself the appropriate means. If you are a person with a strong, healthy handlebar and a passion for backpacking, then choose a motorbike. On the contrary, if you go in a group, Halo recommends traveling by car to ensure safety!

Taking Hue city center as the starting point, you go to Kim Long Street, past Thien Mu Pagoda . Then, you go straight to the end of Van Thanh Street. Crossing Xuoc Du bridge, you go another 1km to reach Cham village. Continue the journey for another 500m, you will see the gate of Cham Culture village. Through this gate, go straight 250m, there is a road sign on the right, you just need to follow the instructions of the board to reach Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda!

 

Learn a little about the history of the temple

Just like the hundred-year-old pagodas in the ancient land, Huyen Khong Son Thuong also carries sediment over time. The mountain scenery surrounding the temple creates a sacred and ancient atmosphere that is rarely found anywhere else. According to research, the temple was founded by Mr. Vien Minh and his brothers are Su Tri Tham, Master Tan Can, and Master Tinh Phap. However, in 1976, Mr. Vien Minh joined the General Secretary at Ky Vien Pagoda, so he nominated the Venerable Gioi Duc to hold the position of abbot of Huyen Khong Pagoda.

In 1978, the pagoda was moved from Hai Van, Lang Co to Nham Bieu village, Huong Ho commune. After 10 years of living here, monk Gioi Duc designed the pagoda to be meditative, close to nature. It is a peaceful destination for many travelers who want to stay away from troubles. In 1992, the Venerable Master officially moved into Hon Vuon Mountain, handing over Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda to Venerable Phap Tong as the abbot. Over time, the image of the temple as beautiful as it is today is due to the hands and creativity of the great Dharma Tong.

 

Discover the beauty of Huyen Khong Son Pagoda in Thuong Hue

Someone once compared, the temple is as beautiful as an ink painting. In a quiet space, you can only hear the only sound coming from the chirping insects, the chirping birds or the rustling leaves in the wind. Huyen Khong Pagoda in Hue includes the External and Internal Institutes. In which, the Inner Monastery is devoted entirely to meditation, while the Outer Monastery is a place for living, worshiping and visiting.

The works in the Foreign Institute are arranged in harmony with the main center is the Main Hall. This is a place of worship. The main hall has an area of ​​150m2, is decorated very meticulously, and only worships Shakyamuni Buddha. Most of the Buddhists and travelers come here to worship.

Most of the architectural works at the temple use wood as the main material, with a simple design, in harmony with nature. Exploring the main hall, you will see the architecture borrowed from a Hue ruong house. With building materials mainly wood, roof tiles with fish scales – bearing the appearance of Hue and Vietnamese souls.

 

If you want to find a place with a panoramic view of the temple, go up the stone steps to come to the bell tower!

The pagoda is located on a high mountain, 300m above sea level, surrounded by trees and lakes, so the atmosphere here is mild and pleasant all year round. Along with that is the green temple campus with a lake covered with guns and moss, flowers and sacred Buddha statues creating a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.

The beauty of the temple is its simplicity and simplicity that makes visitors feel very comfortable when coming. Due to the long way to travel, in addition to the location on the mountain, the temple is often visited by few people. Coming here, you can walk around the temple grounds, burn incense, or immerse yourself in the idyllic life of the monks. It is a unique experience, helping you to be more relaxed and peaceful, forgetting all worries and troubles.

The impressive thing is that Huyen Khong Son Thuong also has a calligraphy garden. Abbots often come here to study calligraphy, write books, and write poetry. The works are carefully presented on bamboo and stone conveying meaningful messages about human morality, cultivating virtue, and good things in life.

 

You can go to the temple any day of the week. If you want to capture the magical scenery of the temple and see the surrounding scenery, then come to the temple early in the morning! At this time, the dew drops are still lingering, bringing a virtual open space like a “fairytale” place, literally going to silence. You will surely enjoy the scenery here.

Note some notes when visiting Huyen Khong pagoda in Hue

Because it is located deep in the mountains, the road is deserted and difficult to find, so you should research the way first. Please refrain from going alone or going too late. Ladies, go in groups, if the steering wheel is weak, choose a car instead of a motorbike to move!

In addition, this is a place to practice and be pure, so you absolutely must not make noise. At the same time, do not do anything that harms the landscape and space of the temple.

In the temple, there are some areas that are not allowed or restricted to visitors. Therefore, you need to pay attention to not violate the rules of the temple.

When entering the temple, you should wear polite, discreet clothes, go quietly. Avoid wearing short-sleeved tops, underarms, shorts, short skirts, etc.

 

Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda , a peaceful, meditative destination you cannot ignore when traveling to Hue . If you are a believer in love of ancient beauty, always want to explore architectural works tinged with time, especially knowledgeable about Buddhism, do not miss this temple. As for tourists who want to “find silence”, balance their life, the temple is the ideal address to remember.

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