Tam Chúc Temple, Buddhist temple complex in Kim Bảng, Hà Nam province, Vietnam.
Tam Chúc Temple covers approximately 12,600 acres (5,100 hectares) and features multiple halls including the Quan Âm Hall with a 33-foot (10-meter) tall thousand-armed bronze Buddha statue weighing 110 tons (100 metric tons).
The temple was built on the foundation of an ancient monastery dating back over 1,000 years, linked to the Đinh dynasty period when the area served as a royal worship site.
The complex hosts the annual Vesak International Buddhist festival, attracting thousands of practitioners from across Vietnam and neighboring countries to participate in ceremonies honoring Buddhist teachings and traditional rituals.
Visitors can reach the temple by car or bus from Hanoi, located approximately 37 miles (60 kilometers) away, with the journey taking about one and a half hours depending on traffic conditions.
The temple houses a lunar meteorite known as The Moon Puzzle, weighing 12 pounds (5.5 kilograms) and valued at around 600,000 US dollars, displayed as a rare spiritual artifact within the complex.
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