 |
|
Phung Son Pagoda |
|
Location: Phung Son Pagoda is located at 1408 Duong 3 Thang 2, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.
Characteristic: Phung Son Pagoda was established in the early 19th
century by Bonze Lieu Thong. Since then, it has undergone two major
restorations. Many statues found in the pagoda were created by a group
of craftsmen from Sa Dec.
|
 |
|
|
 Many
years ago, it was decided that it should be moved to a different
location. All of the ritual objects were loaded on to the back of a
white elephant for transportation. On the way to the new site, the
elephant slipped and all of the precious objects fell into a nearby
pond. This event was interpreted as a sign that the pagoda should remain
at its original location. All of the ritual objects were retrieved,
except the bell, which locals say was heard ringing whenever there was a
new or full moon up until a century ago.
 A
number of valuable statues, such as Di Da Tam Ton, Ngu Hien Thuong Ky
Thu, a stone statue of Buddha covered with gold leaves, and a ceramic
statue of Tieu Dien are also found in the pagoda. The surrounding area
is an archaeological site from which many artifacts were excavated, such
as a baked earthen head statues and ceramic items belonging to the
Oc-Eo culture. The Ministry of Culture has recognized the pagoda as a
historical and cultural relic. People pray three times a day from 4 to 5
am, 4 to 5 pm, and 6 to 7 pm.
|
|
|
