Inside the temple where the coffin of Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh is placed in the stupa

After his death, the coffin of Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh was placed in a stupa at Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda. This is a typical spiritual destination, attracting many Buddhists and tourists to worship.

Located on the slopes of Nho Mountain, amidst the tranquil space of the coastal city, Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda (Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) is not only a place for monks, nuns, Buddhists and tourists from all over to practice and worship, but is also associated with the life and career of propagating the Dharma of Most Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh - a high-ranking monk who has made many contributions to Vietnamese Buddhism.

Portrait of Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh. Photo: Nguyen Hue

Most Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh - Deputy Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Council passed away on the morning of October 8 at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), at the age of 93.

Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda. Photo: Quang Hung

The funeral will be held at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda. The official memorial service will take place at 5am on October 12 (August 21, At Ty year). After that, the coffin will be escorted to Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda, 122 Phan Chu Trinh, Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City to be placed in the stupa.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoi (59 years old, Buddhist resident of Vung Tau ward - photo on the left)

According to VietNamNet reporters on the afternoon of October 9, many Buddhists from all over came to Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda to clean and tidy up the grounds, preparing for the ceremony to welcome the coffin of Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh into the stupa.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoi (59 years old, a Buddhist living in Vung Tau ward) said that she has been doing volunteer work at the pagoda for more than 10 years. When she heard that the coffin of Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh was being prepared to be placed in the stupa, she immediately joined other Buddhists in the pagoda to help clean up early in the morning.

"To be able to contribute a small part to prepare for this important day is a great blessing for us. The Venerable is a master that we, monks, nuns and Buddhists, greatly respect," said Ms. Hoi.

Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda campus seen from above. Photo: Quang Hung

Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda was built around 1988, located on the slope of Nho mountain, founded by Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh - a high-ranking monk who has made many contributions to the cause of propagating and developing Vietnamese Buddhism.

Initially, the pagoda was just a small hermitage built as a place for studying and practicing, with an area of ​​about 100 square meters. After a long period of construction and expansion, with the contributions of monks and Buddhists from all over, the pagoda has become a majestic Buddhist architectural complex, located in a cool and peaceful green space.

The stupa inside the pagoda - where the coffin of Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh is placed at the foot of the stupa. Photo: Quang Hung

Along with its unique architecture, the special thing about Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda is that it was built by Venerable Elder Thich Tri Tinh himself during many years of practicing Buddhism, without receiving any financial help from Buddhists.

Traditional architecture, with strong Northern influence

Unlike many Southern-style pagodas popular in the South, Linh Phong Thien Uyen has bold Northern architecture.

The entire structure is designed with curved tiled roofs, large wooden pillars, and delicately carved reliefs. Every detail in the pagoda carries the breath of traditional Northern Buddhism, from the shape of the Buddha statues to the interior decoration.

The temple grounds are surrounded by trees, miniature landscapes and ancillary works such as: Tinh Tam Lake (photo), Quan Am Cave, Ten Temples of Hell, Buddha King Temple, Nirvana Buddha, stele house, Hung King Temple and temples to worship Tho Than, Son Than, Tam To Tower...

Each space has its own meaning in Buddhist beliefs and Vietnamese folk culture.

Behind the ancillary buildings is the main temple hall, located in a high position.

Next to the main hall is the Tam To tower.

A special detail is that in all worship areas in the temple, there are no donation boxes, which is rare in temples today. This is considered a unique feature that shows the spirit of pure practice, not focusing on material factors.

The shrines are arranged around the temple grounds.

Not only is it a religious structure with historical and architectural value, Linh Phong Thien Uyen Pagoda is also a famous pilgrimage destination for tourists and Buddhists from all over the world. Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, the pagoda brings a sense of peace and serenity - a place where people seek peace of mind and enlightenment.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ben-trong-ngoi-chua-noi-kim-quan-truong-lao-hoa-thuong-thich-tri-tinh-nhap-thap-2451013.html