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Location: Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery
is located in Dai Dinh Commune, Tam Dao District on Tay Thien Mountain, 85km
west of Hanoi.
Characteristics: With Zen Monastery in Da Lat and Yen Tu, it is
considered to be one of the most impressive and peaceful monasteries in Viet
Nam.
Built on the ruins of an ancient pagoda named Thien An Thien Tu, and using
remains of that ancient pagoda's floor, Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery sits
majestically on the apex of the mountain, where from below the red tips of its
tile-covered roof can be seen peaking through the pine trees. Truc Lam Tay Thien
Zen Monastery was officially inaugurated on November 27, 2005. It is very
ornate, from carved pictures on the doors to embossed works on the wall,
ceiling, and pillars, every detail was considered. In addition to the monastery
there are supporting buildings constructed in the ancient architectural style
that house a library, a museum, a meditation house for monks and the Tam To Truc
Lam Temple.
Walking around the buildings, you can almost taste the tranquility and calm that
is in the air. Visitors can go up by motorbike or car to gate of Zen Monastery
along concrete path. Otherwise, you can climb up to enjoy grandiose overview
from the bottom. Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is just 17km far from Tam Dao
Golf Club so tourists can go both sightseeing, relax and picnic.
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