Hoằng Phúc pagoda, Buddhist pagoda in Mỹ Thủy, Vietnam
Hoằng Phúc is a Buddhist temple in Thuan Trach, a village within the Mỹ Thủy area of Lệ Thủy District, built with traditional Vietnamese architecture and intricate woodwork. The structure combines stone foundations with elaborately carved rooflines and houses multiple prayer halls surrounded by gardens and courtyards.
The temple was originally established in 1301 during a visit by Emperor Trần Nhân Tông and known as Tri Kien. Its name changed to Kính Thiên Tự in 1716 and later to Hoằng Phúc in 1821.
The pagoda serves as a spiritual hub for the local Buddhist community, hosting regular ceremonies where visitors can observe daily religious practices. The halls display ornate Buddha statues and historic artifacts that reflect the faith of worshippers across generations.
The temple is located in south-central Vietnam, several hundred kilometers from Hanoi, and welcomes visitors interested in Vietnamese Buddhist traditions. It helps to arrive with an open mind and respect local practices, especially when ceremonies are taking place.
During the 2016 reconstruction, Buddhist representatives from Myanmar brought sacred relics from the renowned Shwedagon Pagoda for the inauguration ceremony. This international gesture of solidarity brought the temple recognition far beyond the region.
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