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Breathtaking ocean views from the pagoda.
The deep blue sea stretches wide in front of the pagoda's entrance.
Area where boats anchor to avoid storms along the path to the pagoda.
A unique exhibition center with distinctive architecture along the roadside.
The moment a car ascends the mountain captured within the frame.
A 10-minute scooter ride leads to the pagoda, and as the sea gradually unfolds, under the clear blue sky and gentle breeze, anyone present feels fortunate and content. Fortunate to witness the majestic scenery and content to be in the land of Buddha, where the soul is serene, untouched by worldly dust.
The city reveals itself as the morning mist lingers in the air.
Cù Lao Cham in the distance.
A Buddha statue facing towards the sea.
A flock of dragonflies gracefully soaring high in the sunlight.
The temple courtyard and the sea.
Even the lush branches can't entirely veil the panoramic view of the city.
The verdant path leads up to the summit of Chessboard Peak.
The scenery within Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda.
The entrance gate of Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda – a very familiar sight.
Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda in the main courtyard.
Beautifully trimmed bonsai pots.
The larger trees are directly planted into the courtyard.
Guests from all directions in prayer.
To the left of the main hall is the renowned statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with 17 stories inside. This is the tallest Avalokiteshvara statue in Vietnam, equivalent to a building of about 30 floors. Below the giant lotus platform is the main worship area. Upon entering, the coolness is palpable as everything inside is made of wood. The space, just spacious enough, creates a sense of closeness, warmth, and profound tranquility.
The tallest statue of Avalokiteshvara in Vietnam.
A magnificent statue shining under the sunlight.
Another perspective of the statue of Quan Yin.
A dreamy elevated garden in front of the Quan Yin statue.
An exotic plant grows in the courtyard near the Bodhisattva statue.
A colossal Buddha statue alongside intricately carved tower gates.
The Arhat statues surrounding the large Buddha sculpture.
Xa Loi Tower beneath the clear blue sky.
A corner of the tower and the Buddha statue under the shade of trees.
Noon traffic, with streams of tourists, enlivens the temple, making the atmosphere more vibrant. I return to the city with joy and contentment from the land of Buddha. If I revisit this city, undoubtedly, I will come to Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda to seek moments of serenity and peace for myself.
