Thay pagoda

Thay Pagoda (Master's Pagoda), also known as Thien Phuc (Heavenly Blessing), is dedicated to Thich Ca Buddha (Sakyamuni, the historical Buddha). To the left of the main altar is a statue of the 12th-century monk Tu Dao Hanh, the maste.' in whose honour the pagoda is named. To the right is a statue of King Ly Nhan Tong, who is believed to have been a reincarnation of Tu Dao Hanh. In front of the pagoda is a small stage built on stilts in the middle of a pond; water-puppet shows are staged here during tests vals. Follow the path around the outside of the main pagoda building, and take a steep 10-minute climb up to a beautiful smaller pa goda perched high on the rock. Thay Pagoda is:' big and confusing complex for non-Buddhists consider hiring a pagoda guide to get the rnost from a visit. The pagoda's annual festival is held from the fifth to the seventh days of the third lunar month. Pilgrims and other visitors enioy watching water-puppet shows, hiking am exploring caves in the area.

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