Bai Dinh pagoda- a tourist destination

Bai Dinh pagoda- a tourist destination

(VOVworld) - Located in Ninh Binh province, 95 km south of Hanoi, Bai Dinh pagoda has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. The pagoda complex holds several Vietnamese records
Vegetarian eating in Hue

Vegetarian eating in Hue

(VOVworld) –Vegetarian eating according to Buddhist beliefs is a way to show respect to and treasure life. But to Hue citizens, it’s a good way to stay healthy. Vegetarian restaurants...
Buddhism for a peaceful, tranquil, and happy world

Buddhism for a peaceful, tranquil, and happy world

(VOVworld) – The UN 2014 Vesak Day entered its 2nd working day on Friday with many discussions on Buddhist contributions to the implementation of UN millennium development goals. International and domestic Buddhist monks and...
Dau pagoda in Bac Ninh province

Dau pagoda in Bac Ninh province

(VOVworld)- The Dau pagoda in Thanh Khuong commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province is one of Vietnam’s most ancient pagodas. The pagoda was the first Buddhism center in Vietnam....
Truc Lam Zen’s spirit of entering into life

Truc Lam Zen’s spirit of entering into life

(VOVworld) – Buddhism was introduced in Vietnam in 1st century BC and is enriching the nation’s spiritual life. But only since the Truc Lam Zen sect was founded by King Tran Nhan...
Visiting Yen Tu pagoda

Visiting Yen Tu pagoda

(VOVworld)- The Yen Tu historical site stretches 20 km along Phuong Dong and Yen Cong communes in Uong Bi town of Quang Ninh province. Nestled in the magnificent landscape, Yen Tu mountain is famous for...
Buddhist woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

Buddhist woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

(VOVworld) - The collection of woodblocks found in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Bac Giang Province has been officially recognized as a World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO at its recent conference in Bangkok....